NewsSportsOther SportsDhinidhi Desinghu completes historic double with second bronze at Youth Olympics Dhinidhi Desinghu created history at Dakar 2026, becoming the first Indian athlete to win multiple individual-event medals at the Youth Olympic Games. She secured bronze in both the girls' 100m and 200m freestyle events.Dhinidhi Desinghu won bronze at the Girls 200m freestyle final at the Youth Olympics 2026 in Dakar.
Dakar,Nov 6, 2026 21:18 ISTDhinidhi Desinghu added a second bronze medal to India’s tally at the Youth Olympic Games, finishing third in the girls’ 200m freestyle final in Dakar. Desinghu clocked 2:02.28 to secure another podium finish.China’s Chang Mohan won gold in 1:59.59, while Croatia’s Ana Bobanovic claimed silver in 2:01.17.
Desinghu finished 2.69 seconds behind the eventual gold medallist.The Indian swimmer had earlier secured bronze in the girls’ 100m freestyle, making this her second podium finish at the Games. She held third at the 150m mark and maintained her position through the final 50 metres to complete a memorable double in Dakar.(more to follow) - Ends