Tanvi Patri becomes first Indian woman to win a Youth Olympics badminton medal

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Tanvi Patri has won a silver medal in badminton at the Youth Olympic Games, making her the first Indian woman to earn a medal in the event. She reached the final, where she faced China's Zhang Yi Xin. Patri narrowly lost the match, but her determination drew attention. The result adds to India's growing standing in international badminton.

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