Bengaluru’s 14-year-old Dhinidhi Desinghu become India’s youngest athlete at the 2024 Games
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Struggling with swimming as a child, Dhinidhi Desinghu found strength in her family’s encouragement, allowing her to transform fear into mastery. With relentless dedication, she set a national record at just 13. By the time she was 14, she made her Olympic debut, finishing 23rd in the women’s 200-metre freestyle. Although she didn’t make it further, her journey underscores the significance of steadfast commitment and progress in sports.
