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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