Tanvi Puri Makes History as First Indian Woman to Win Youth Olympic Badminton Silver

The 2024 Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne saw 15‑year‑old Tanvi Puri clinch a silver medal in women’s singles badminton. She advanced through the group stage and knockout rounds before facing a top Chinese player in the final, where she finished second. Puri’s performance marks the first time an Indian woman has earned a badminton medal at the Youth Olympics, a milestone for the sport in the country. The young athlete expressed pride in representing India and hopes to bring more success to Indian badminton on the senior stage.