Dhinidhi Desinghu wins bronze at Youth Olympics, India's first in women's 100m freestyle

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Dhinidhi Desinghu has won a bronze medal in the women's 100m freestyle at the Youth Olympics, making her the first Indian swimmer to achieve this feat. She had targeted gold and hoped to break the 56-second barrier, so she voiced disappointment with her own race. Her result is considered a milestone for Indian swimming, particularly for women competing in the sport. The medal marks a notable step forward for the country's female swimmers on the youth stage.

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