UAE's Riyan Malhan makes history with first-ever Youth Olympics badminton gold

Khaleej Times · Rituraj Borkakoty · 2026-11-05 20:29 UTC

After making history at the Asian Junior Championships in China, the teenager has continued his remarkable rise by clinching gold at the Youth Olympics in Dakar

After making history at the Asian Junior Championships in China, the teenager has continued his remarkable rise by clinching gold at the Youth Olympics in Dakar

- PUBLISHED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 12:29 AM UPDATED: Fri 6 Nov 2026, 3:29 PM

The UAE's teen sensation Riyan Malhan added a new chapter to the country's badminton history by winning the gold medal at the ongoing Youth Olympics in Dakar on Thursday.

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