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Dakar Youth Olympics 2026: Indian sport celebrated a historic achievement as Manipur’s Rajkumari Lanchanbi Chanu won a bronze medal in women’s Changquan combined Wushu at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Chanu scored 18.039 points to secure third place in the competition.
Her performance also made her the first Indian athlete to win a Wushu medal at the Youth Olympics.
She scored 8.723 points in Gunshu and followed it with 9.316 points in Changquan.
Her combined score of 18.039 points earned her a place on the podium.
The achievement carries special significance for Indian sports.
Wushu has entered the Youth Olympics medal programme for the first time at the Dakar edition.
Chanu made this debut memorable with India’s historic bronze.
India’s Medal Tally Reaches Three
Chanu’s success added another medal to India’s growing campaign at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Indian athletes have now secured three medals, including one silver and two bronze, till Tuesday night.
Earlier, Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada won silver in the women’s 63kg judo category.
Her performance gave India an important medal in the competition.
Swimming also brought India a historic moment through Dhinidhi Desinghu.
She claimed bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle with a timing of 56.27 seconds.
Desinghu also became the first Indian swimmer to win a swimming medal at the Youth Olympics.
A Promising Campaign for Indian Sports
India’s three medals across judo, swimming and Wushu highlight the country’s growing strength in different sporting disciplines.
Chanu’s achievement deserves special recognition.
Her historic Wushu medal opens a new chapter for Indian martial arts on the international stage.
The young athletes have demonstrated determination, talent and competitive spirit in Dakar.
Their performances also offer encouragement to aspiring sportspersons across the country.
With the competition continuing, India will look to add more medals to its tally.
The achievements of Darjada, Desinghu and Chanu have already given Indian fans plenty to celebrate.
India’s Dakar Youth Olympics medal tally:
- Gold: 0
- Silver: 1– Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada (Judo)
- Bronze: 2– Dhinidhi Desinghu (Swimming), Rajkumari Lanchanbi Chanu (Wushu)
- Total: 3 medals
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