Dhinidhi Desinghu, who was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on August 12, 2009, is the youngest Indian Olympian in Paris and the second youngest ever from India to participate in the Olympics. With the guidance of her father, Desinghu Chetty, a former swimmer, she garnered attention through her rapid success in local and national swimming competitions.
Medal(s)
Gold Medal
- 2023: Women 200m Freestyle at 76th Senior National Aquatic Championships in Hyderabad, India
- 2023: Women 4x200m Freestyle at 76th Senior National Aquatic Championships in Hyderabad, India
- 2023: Women 200m Freestyle at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2023: Women 4x100m Freestyle relay at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2023: Women 4x100m Medley at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2023: Women 4x200m Freestyle relay at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2023: Women 4x100m mixed relay at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2023: Women 100m Freestyle at 37th National Games in Goa, India
- 2024: Women 200m Freestyle at 54th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2024: Women 400m Medley at 54th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2024: Women 100m Medley at 54th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2024: Women 200m Medley at 59th MILO/MAS Malaysian Invitational Age Group Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2024: Women 200m Freestyle at 59th MILO/MAS Malaysian Invitational Age Group Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Silver Medal
- 2024: Women 50m Freestyle at 59th MILO/MAS Malaysian Invitational Age Group Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2024: Women 100m Freestyle at 59th MILO/MAS Malaysian Invitational Age Group Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bronze Medal
- 2023: Women 100m Freestyle at 76th Senior National Aquatic Championships in Hyderabad, India
- 2023: Women 100m Freestyle at 53rd Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2023: Women 200m Butterfly at 53rd Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2024: Women 200m Medley at 54th Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships
- 2024: Women 200m Freestyle at 19th Singapore National Swimming Championships
Dhinidhi’s impressive achievements:
- Gold medalist at the 2022 Sub-Junior National Swimming Championships (100m butterfly)
- Silver medalist at the 2022 Sub-Junior National Swimming Championships (50m freestyle)
- Bronze medalist at the 2022 Sub-Junior National Swimming Championships (200m individual medley)
- Holds multiple age-group records in the 50m freestyle, 100m butterfly, and 200m individual medley events
Paris Olympics 2024
Dhinidhi’s remarkable talent and achievements have earned him a spot at the Paris Olympics 2024, where he’ll compete in the 100m butterfly event. He’ll be the youngest Indian athlete at the Games, a testament to his hard work and dedication.
Career Highlights
- Qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 at just 14 years old
- Won multiple gold medals at the 2022 Sub-Junior National Swimming Championships
- Set multiple age-group records in various events
Dhinidhi Desinghu’s journey is an inspiration to young athletes across India. His dedication, passion, and natural talent have propelled him to the international stage at a remarkably young age. As he prepares to take on the world’s best swimmers at the Paris Olympics 2024, we can’t wait to see what this young sensation achieves next!
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