Tanvi Patri has reached the Badminton final of Youth Olympics (Credit: ANI)
\n\nThe 15-year-old Tanvi Patri defeated Yuzuno Watanabe of Japan 21-14, 11-21, and 21-19 in a remarkable comeback to reach the girls' singles final at the Youth Olympic Games on Wednesday. She continued her remarkable run in Buenos Aires by becoming the first Indian woman to advance to the competition's badminton final. In an exciting three-game match, the Odisha shuttler had to work hard, especially after Watanabe battled back to tie the match. Tanvi, however, maintained her composure in a nail-biting final to secure an unforgettable triumph and get one win closer to a historic gold medal.
\n\nTanvi got out to a strong start, grabbing the first point and applying pressure to Watanabe right away. The Japanese shuttler took some time to settle into the match against an opponent she had defeated on their last encounter at the 2024 Pathum Thani Junior International Series in Thailand. Tanvi was able to establish an early lead and control the first game's tempo as a result. She maintained her lead for most of the game, increasing it to five points in the middle.
\n\nBy prolonging the rallies and forcing Tanvi to cover…
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