Sports 03 November 2026
Youth Olympics 2026: Dhinidhi Desinghu Becomes First Indian Swimmer to Win Medal; Khushbu Darjada Bags Silver in Judo
Why in the News?
Indian athletes made history at the **Youth Olympic Games 2026** in Dakar, Senegal. 16-year-old swimmer **Dhinidhi Desinghu** clinched a historic **bronze medal**, becoming the first Indian swimmer ever to win a medal at the Youth Olympics, while 15-year-old judoka **Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada** secured a brilliant **silver medal**.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Dhinidhi Desinghu's Historic Swimming Milestone:
- Competing in the women’s 100m freestyle, Dhinidhi clocked **56.27 seconds** to secure the **bronze medal** while setting a new national record.
- Croatia’s Ana Bobanovic won gold (55.89s) and New Zealand’s Alyssa Lawson took silver (56.13s).
- She is the first female Indian swimmer to reach a Youth Olympics final and win a global medal for the country in swimming.
- Khushbu Darjada's Silver in Judo:
- 15-year-old Khushbu Darjada claimed the **silver medal** in the women’s **63kg category**.
- She became only the **second Indian judoka** in history to win a Youth Olympic medal, following Thangjam Tababi Devi's silver in 2018.
Static GK Facts:
- Youth Olympic Games (YOG):
- Inception: **2010 (Singapore)**.
- Host of 2026 Summer Youth Olympics: **Dakar, Senegal** (First-ever Olympic event hosted in Africa).
- International Olympic Committee (IOC):
- Headquarters: **Lausanne, Switzerland** | President: **Kirsty Coventry**.
- Indian Olympic Association (IOA):
- Established: **1927** | Headquarters: **New Delhi** | President: **PT Usha**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Who became the first Indian swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games at Dakar 2026?
A: Dhinidhi Desinghu (Bronze in 100m freestyle)
Q: Which Indian judoka won the silver medal in the women's 63kg category at the Youth Olympics 2026?
A: Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada
Q: Where are the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games being hosted?
A: Dakar, Senegal
Q: Where is the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) located?
A: Lausanne, Switzerland
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