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Dindidhi Desingu wins 'Medal Double' at Youth Olympics; Tanvi Patri achieves historic feat

Dindidhi Desingu wins 'Medal Double' at Youth Olympics; Tanvi Patri achieves historic feat
Image: Prajavani

Bengaluru's Dindidhi Desingu won a bronze medal in the Girls' 200m Freestyle event at the Youth Olympics, achieving a 'medal double'. Dindidhi, aged 16, is the first Indian athlete to win two medals in Youth Olympics individual events. She previously won a bronze medal in the 100m event. Meanwhile, Tanvi Patri of Odisha achieved a historic feat by winning a silver medal at the Youth Olympics. Tanvi, aged 15, faced Junior World Champion Yi Shin Zhang in the Women's Singles final on Thursday, losing in a three-game battle (21–15, 13–21, 24–26).

Originally reported by Prajavani Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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