Siddi Judo Star Khushbu Darjada Wins Youth Olympics Silver
· Sports · Indian Express, Sportstar
Fifteen-year-old Khushbu Rajakbhai Darjada became the first Siddi athlete and second Indian to win a Youth Olympics medal in judo, securing silver in the girls' 63-kg category in Dakar, Senegal, on November 2, 2026.
Why it matters
This historic win highlights the emerging athletic talent from Gujarat's Siddi tribal community, offering role model visibility for a marginalized group with genetic African ancestry who have lived in India for generations.
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