‘UAE is my first home’: Dubai teenager Riyan Malhan on historic Youth Olympic gold and a Diwali to remember

Gulf News · Manjusha Radhakrishnan · 2026-11-07 09:04 UTC

The 16-year-old badminton champion spoke to Gulf News about hearing the UAE national anthem, embracing his defeated opponent and the sacrifices behind his historic victory.

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