Tanvi Patri reaches Youth Olympics badminton semifinal

Sport · First reported 4 Nov, 15:23 · Updated 17:10

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The Times of India reports that Tanvi Patri advanced to the women’s singles semifinals in Dakar and is set to face Japan’s Yuzuno Watanabe. The Indian Express headline describes Patri as India’s first female Youth Olympic badminton medallist.

Patri beat Thailand’s Kakanik Kungkaew 21-17, 21-13 in the quarterfinals, according to The Times of India.
The Times of India says Patri will play Japan’s Yuzuno Watanabe in the semifinal; a win would guarantee at least silver, while a loss would leave her a chance to compete for bronze.
The Indian Express headline calls Patri India’s first female Youth Olympic badminton medallist, while The Times of India reports her semifinal qualification.

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Key facts

Quarterfinal score: Patri beat Kakanik Kungkaew 21-17, 21-13 in 39 minutes.
Next opponent: Japan’s Yuzuno Watanabe.
Medal stakes: A semifinal win would guarantee at least silver; a loss would leave a bronze-medal opportunity.
Age and home state: 15; Odisha.