Dhinidhi Desinghu

Event Description

Dhinidhi Desinghu is an elite Indian competitive swimmer from Karnataka who holds several national records in freestyle swimming. She made headlines globally as India's youngest athlete at the Paris 2024 Olympics at just 14 years old, competing in the women's 200m freestyle event. She trains under coach B. M. Madhu Kumar at Dolphin Aquatics in Bengaluru and has emerged as the premier powerhouse of Indian women's swimming.

Summary

As India's youngest athlete at the Paris 2024 Olympics, she performed exceptionally on the global stage. Her complete dominance at the National Games earned her the Best Female Athlete title. By smashing multiple national records, she has established herself as the leading powerhouse of Indian freestyle swimming

Award Details

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar