Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympics badminton semifinals
The 15-year-old shuttler from Odisha defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik to enter the last four in Dakar.
Tanvi Patri became the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, on Wednesday, according to ANI and The Bridge.
The 15-year-old from Odisha defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik 21-17, 21-13 to secure her place in the final four.
Patri, who trains at the Centre for Excellence in Bengaluru, is scheduled to play against Yuzuno Watanabe of Japan in the semifinal.
The two athletes previously met at the 2024 Pathum Thani Junior International Series in Thailand, where Watanabe won 21-14, 21-10.
Patri joins a small group of Indian shuttlers to reach these semifinals, including HS Prannoy, Lakshya Sen, and Aditya Joshi.
A win in the upcoming semifinal will ensure Patri wins a medal at the Games.