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‘Lifelong admirer’: Abhinav Bindra’s special message for 15-year-old Tanvi Patri

India's 15-year-old badminton player Tanvi Patri may have missed out on the gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, but her fighting spirit has won her praise from some of India's biggest sporting stars.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:54 AM
‘Lifelong admirer’: Abhinav Bindra’s special message for 15-year-old Tanvi Patri
Key Things to Know
  • Abhinav Bindra praised 15-year-old badminton player Tanvi Patri, calling himself a lifelong admirer of her fighting spirit.
  • Tanvi Patri secured a historic silver medal for India at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
  • China's Zhang Yi Xin defeated Patri 21-15, 13-21, 24-26 in an 82-minute women's singles final.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra praised 15-year-old Indian badminton player Tanvi Patri for her determination in the Youth Olympic Games women's singles final in Dakar. Bindra commended her fighting spirit and perseverance despite falling short of the gold medal, declaring on social media that she had earned a lifelong admirer.

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also applauded Patri's maturity and talent. Patri became the first Indian woman to win an individual badminton silver at the Youth Olympic Games, narrowly losing 21-15, 13-21, 24-26 to China's Zhang Yi Xin.

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