India’s teenage badminton star Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive run on the international circuit by reaching the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters Super 300. The 17-year-old Punjab player, who recently won her first BWF World Tour title, showed confidence and composure to extend her winning streak. Third seed Tanvi Sharma began her campaign with a 21-16, 21-15 win over China's Yuan Anqi before defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in a hard-fought round of 16 clash to reach the quarterfinals.&nbsp;With former India coach Park Tae-sang guiding her from the sidelines, Tanvi used her attacking smashes and clever net play effectively during key moments. She will now face fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree in the quarterfinals on Friday.&nbsp;The result adds another milestone to Tanvi’s fast rise in senior badminton, as her recent performances have helped her break into the top 30 of the BWF world rankings, underlining her status as one of India’s most exciting young women’s singles players.&nbsp;Tanvi's impressive form comes after her historic victory at the Taipei Open Super 300, where the unseeded 17-year-old won her first-ever BWF World Tour title. In the final, she defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in 36 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-draw-ayush-shetty-to-face-shi-yuqi-in-first-round-pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-get-easy-opener-1786000731461">BWF World Championships 2026 draw: Ayush Shetty to face Shi Yuqi in first round; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen get easy opener</a>&nbsp;Tanvi controlled the final with her attacking game, sharp angles and effective drop shots. The victory also made her the youngest finalist in the tournament’s history.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/viv-richards-calls-for-truce-between-wi-coach-sammy-and-pacer-alzaari-joseph-1785999655674">Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph</a>&nbsp;With the Taipei Open title, Tanvi became only the fourth Indian women’s singles player, after Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag, to win a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title. She also became the first Indian woman since Saina Nehwal in 2008 to win the Taipei Open women’s singles crown.&nbsp;The title was a major breakthrough for the former World Junior No. 1 and has given her further momentum in South Korea.&nbsp;Despite her impressive form, Tanvi will miss the World Championships starting on Aug 17, where India's women's singles campaign will be led by PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda.

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

India’s teenage badminton star Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive run on the international circuit by reaching the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters Super 300. The 17-year-old Punjab player, who recently won her first BWF World Tour title, showed confidence and composure to extend her winning streak. Third seed Tanvi Sharma began her campaign with a 21-16, 21-15 win over China's Yuan Anqi before defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in a hard-fought round of 16 clash to reach the quarterfinals. With former India coach Park Tae-sang guiding her from the sidelines, Tanvi used her attacking smashes and clever net play effectively during key moments. She will now face fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree in the quarterfinals on Friday. The result adds another milestone to Tanvi’s fast rise in senior badminton, as her recent performances have helped her break into the top 30 of the BWF world rankings, underlining her status as one of India’s most exciting young women’s singles players. Tanvi's impressive form comes after her historic victory at the Taipei Open Super 300, where the unseeded 17-year-old won her first-ever BWF World Tour title. In the final, she defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in 36 minutes. Also Read - BWF World Championships 2026 draw: Ayush Shetty to face Shi Yuqi in first round; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen get easy opener Tanvi controlled the final with her attacking game, sharp angles and effective drop shots. The victory also made her the youngest finalist in the tournament’s history. Also Read - Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph With the Taipei Open title, Tanvi became only the fourth Indian women’s singles player, after Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag, to win a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title. She also became the first Indian woman since Saina Nehwal in 2008 to win the Taipei Open women’s singles crown. The title was a major breakthrough for the former World Junior No. 1 and has given her further momentum in South Korea. Despite her impressive form, Tanvi will miss the World Championships starting on Aug 17, where India's women's singles campaign will be led by PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda.

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

Korea Masters 2026: Tanvi Sharma continues dream run, books quarterfinal spot

Olympic medallist and Indian badminton star PV Sindhu congratulated 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after the teenager clinched her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday (Aug 2). Tanvi defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in the women’s singles final to claim the biggest title of her young career.&nbsp;Sindhu praised Tanvi’s talent, attacking style and confidence against top players, while also backing her for a bright future.&nbsp;“Couldn’t be prouder of this girl. I’ve been saying for years that Tanvi has all the ingredients to become a very special player. The talent, the stroke-making, the courage to take on the best, it’s all there,” Sindhu wrote on X.&nbsp;The former world champion also said Tanvi has become more consistent and experienced with time and that it has been great to see her progress.&nbsp;“The only thing she needed was a little more stability and experience, and it’s been so lovely to watch that come together. This is just the beginning, Tanvi. Keep working, keep believing, and stay hungry,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleming-s-appointment-was-big-reason-joe-root-on-england-test-captaincy-return-1785647586839">'Fleming's appointment was...': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return</a>&nbsp;Sindhu also described Tanvi’s rise as a positive sign for Indian badminton, saying, “Indian badminton has a very bright future ahead of it with players like you. So proud of you.”&nbsp;The Badminton Association of India (BAI) Media also celebrated Tanvi’s historic achievement in a post on X and wrote that, “17 YEARS OLD. RECORD-BREAKER. CHAMPION. Tanvi Sharma wins the Taipei Open 2026 to become the youngest champion in tournament history and only the 4th Indian Women’s Singles shuttler to lift a Super 300+ trophy.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-gulveer-singh-scripts-history-with-double-medal-haul-in-track-events-1785643306047">CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh scripts history with double medal haul in track events</a>&nbsp;At 17 years and 222 days, Tanvi also became the youngest finalist in the history of the Taipei Open, surpassing Korean doubles great Lee Yong Dae, who was 17 years and 287 days old when he reached the men's doubles final in 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

PV Sindhu congratulated 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after she became the youngest-ever Taipei Open champion by winning the BWF Super 300 title, ending India's 17-year wait for the women's singles crown and achieving another milestone for Indian badminton.

Olympic medallist and Indian badminton star PV Sindhu congratulated 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after the teenager clinched her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday (Aug 2). Tanvi defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in the women’s singles final to claim the biggest title of her young career. Sindhu praised Tanvi’s talent, attacking style and confidence against top players, while also backing her for a bright future. “Couldn’t be prouder of this girl. I’ve been saying for years that Tanvi has all the ingredients to become a very special player. The talent, the stroke-making, the courage to take on the best, it’s all there,” Sindhu wrote on X. The former world champion also said Tanvi has become more consistent and experienced with time and that it has been great to see her progress. “The only thing she needed was a little more stability and experience, and it’s been so lovely to watch that come together. This is just the beginning, Tanvi. Keep working, keep believing, and stay hungry,” she added. Also Read - 'Fleming's appointment was...': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return Sindhu also described Tanvi’s rise as a positive sign for Indian badminton, saying, “Indian badminton has a very bright future ahead of it with players like you. So proud of you.” The Badminton Association of India (BAI) Media also celebrated Tanvi’s historic achievement in a post on X and wrote that, “17 YEARS OLD. RECORD-BREAKER. CHAMPION. Tanvi Sharma wins the Taipei Open 2026 to become the youngest champion in tournament history and only the 4th Indian Women’s Singles shuttler to lift a Super 300+ trophy.” Also Read - CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh scripts history with double medal haul in track events At 17 years and 222 days, Tanvi also became the youngest finalist in the history of the Taipei Open, surpassing Korean doubles great Lee Yong Dae, who was 17 years and 287 days old when he reached the men's doubles final in 2006. With inputs from agencies

PV Sindhu congratulated 17-year-old Tanvi Sharma after she became the youngest-ever Taipei Open champion by winning the BWF Super 300 title, ending India's 17-year wait for the women's singles crown and achieving another milestone for Indian badminton.

'Couldn't be prouder of this girl': PV Sindhu praises Tanvi Sharma after Taipei Open 2026 triumph

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma won her maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title and created history by becoming the youngest player, across all categories, to win the Taipei Open. Tanvi defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in the women’s singles final on Sunday (Aug 2). With this victory, she became only the second Indian women’s singles player to claim the title after Saina Nehwal, who won the tournament in 2008, ending India’s 17-year wait for a crown at the event. It was India’s third overall title at the Taipei Open, following Jwala Gutta and V Diju’s mixed doubles triumph in 2009, when the tournament was part of the Grand Prix Gold circuit.&nbsp;Tanvi made a strong start in the opening game, taking a 10-2 lead. Nguyen fought back to reduce the deficit to 10-8, but Tanvi remained in control and closed out the game 21-16.&nbsp;The Indian youngster fell 0-3 behind at the start of the second game but quickly turned things around and took the lead and gradually built a seven-point advantage. Tanvi kept attacking with sharp cross-court shots and accurate placement, giving Nguyen little chance to fight back. She completed the 21-16 win with a superb cross-court drop shot, finishing the match in just 36 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwg-2026-gulveer-singh-scripts-history-with-double-medal-haul-in-track-events-1785643306047">CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh scripts history with double medal haul in track events</a>&nbsp;Speaking about her memorable campaign, Tanvi said, “I'm really happy to win this title. Going step by step and match by match, I just wanted to give my best here and felt I played really well throughout the tournament. I was quite nervous, but I told myself to give 100 percent and stick to my game."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fleming-s-appointment-was-big-reason-joe-root-on-england-test-captaincy-return-1785647586839">'Fleming's appointment was big reason': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return</a>&nbsp;The victory also puts Tanvi among a select group of Indian women’s singles players to have won a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title, joining Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag in the elite list.

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma secured her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games to win the Taipei Open Super 300.

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma won her maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title and created history by becoming the youngest player, across all categories, to win the Taipei Open. Tanvi defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in the women’s singles final on Sunday (Aug 2). With this victory, she became only the second Indian women’s singles player to claim the title after Saina Nehwal, who won the tournament in 2008, ending India’s 17-year wait for a crown at the event. It was India’s third overall title at the Taipei Open, following Jwala Gutta and V Diju’s mixed doubles triumph in 2009, when the tournament was part of the Grand Prix Gold circuit. Tanvi made a strong start in the opening game, taking a 10-2 lead. Nguyen fought back to reduce the deficit to 10-8, but Tanvi remained in control and closed out the game 21-16. The Indian youngster fell 0-3 behind at the start of the second game but quickly turned things around and took the lead and gradually built a seven-point advantage. Tanvi kept attacking with sharp cross-court shots and accurate placement, giving Nguyen little chance to fight back. She completed the 21-16 win with a superb cross-court drop shot, finishing the match in just 36 minutes. Also Read - CWG 2026: Gulveer Singh scripts history with double medal haul in track events Speaking about her memorable campaign, Tanvi said, “I'm really happy to win this title. Going step by step and match by match, I just wanted to give my best here and felt I played really well throughout the tournament. I was quite nervous, but I told myself to give 100 percent and stick to my game." Also Read - 'Fleming's appointment was big reason': Joe Root on England Test captaincy return The victory also puts Tanvi among a select group of Indian women’s singles players to have won a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title, joining Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag in the elite list.

Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma secured her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in straight games to win the Taipei Open Super 300.

17-year-old Tanvi Sharma clinches maiden BWF World Tour title with Taipei Open win

Sixth seed Nguyen Thuy Linh defeated Unnati Hooda 21-15, 21-18 in the women's singles semifinal at the Taipei Open 2026, ending India's hopes of an all-Indian final and setting up a title clash with Tanvi Sharma. During the match, Nguyen Thuy Linh overcame a strong challenge from Unnati Hooda in a closely fought semifinal. After a closely contested start, Unnati Hooda's unforced errors allowed Nguyen Thuy Linh to take control with an 11-6 interval lead before sealing the opening game 21-15.&nbsp;Unnati started the second game strongly, taking a 5-0 lead and later leading 11-9 at the interval. She extended the advantage to 16-12, but Nguyen fought back to level the score at 17-17.&nbsp;Nguyen then won the next crucial points and sealed the match with a sharp net shot to book her place in the final against Tanvi Sharma.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unnati had earlier booked her place in the semifinals with a 23-21, 21-16 win over Devika Sihag in the quarterfinals. With the Asian Games approaching, India’s campaign provided mixed results. However, Tanvi’s impressive run has given the team plenty of positives to take forward.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-india-receive-major-boost-as-jasprit-bumrah-cleared-for-test-series-1785556914398">IND vs SL: India receive major boost as Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Test series</a> Meanwhile, India’s campaign in the men’s events also ended after Kiran George was beaten 21-12, 21-10 by fourth-seeded Japanese player Yudai Okimoto in the men’s singles quarterfinals. Kiran struggled to find a way past Okimoto and was unable to put up a strong challenge against the Japanese shuttler.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/remarkable-consistency-composure-pm-modi-congratulates-neeraj-chopra-on-cwg-2026-silver-1785562106660">'Remarkable consistency': PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on CWG 2026 silver</a>&nbsp;India’s men’s doubles campaign had already ended on Wednesday, when Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu were knocked out in the opening round.<h3>Tanvi Sharma enters first Taipei Open final</h3>Indian teenager Tanvi Sharma moved into the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 after beating Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-Hsun 21-17, 21-11 in straight games.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 17-year-old from Punjab, who finished runner-up at last year's US Open Super 300, dominated world No. 24 Huang in a 33-minute semifinal.&nbsp;

Nguyen Thuy Linh defeated Unnati Hooda in the semifinal on Saturday, leaving Tanvi Sharma as India's only hope in the Taipei Open 2026 final.

Sixth seed Nguyen Thuy Linh defeated Unnati Hooda 21-15, 21-18 in the women's singles semifinal at the Taipei Open 2026, ending India's hopes of an all-Indian final and setting up a title clash with Tanvi Sharma. During the match, Nguyen Thuy Linh overcame a strong challenge from Unnati Hooda in a closely fought semifinal. After a closely contested start, Unnati Hooda's unforced errors allowed Nguyen Thuy Linh to take control with an 11-6 interval lead before sealing the opening game 21-15. Unnati started the second game strongly, taking a 5-0 lead and later leading 11-9 at the interval. She extended the advantage to 16-12, but Nguyen fought back to level the score at 17-17. Nguyen then won the next crucial points and sealed the match with a sharp net shot to book her place in the final against Tanvi Sharma. Unnati had earlier booked her place in the semifinals with a 23-21, 21-16 win over Devika Sihag in the quarterfinals. With the Asian Games approaching, India’s campaign provided mixed results. However, Tanvi’s impressive run has given the team plenty of positives to take forward. Also Read - IND vs SL: India receive major boost as Jasprit Bumrah cleared for Test series Meanwhile, India’s campaign in the men’s events also ended after Kiran George was beaten 21-12, 21-10 by fourth-seeded Japanese player Yudai Okimoto in the men’s singles quarterfinals. Kiran struggled to find a way past Okimoto and was unable to put up a strong challenge against the Japanese shuttler. Also Read - 'Remarkable consistency': PM Modi congratulates Neeraj Chopra on CWG 2026 silver India’s men’s doubles campaign had already ended on Wednesday, when Bhargav Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu were knocked out in the opening round. Tanvi Sharma enters first Taipei Open final Indian teenager Tanvi Sharma moved into the women's singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 after beating Chinese Taipei's Huang Yu-Hsun 21-17, 21-11 in straight games. The 17-year-old from Punjab, who finished runner-up at last year's US Open Super 300, dominated world No. 24 Huang in a 33-minute semifinal.

Nguyen Thuy Linh defeated Unnati Hooda in the semifinal on Saturday, leaving Tanvi Sharma as India's only hope in the Taipei Open 2026 final.

Taipei Open 2026: Unnati Hooda’s campaign ends in semis, Tanvi Sharma reaches final

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma stole the spotlight on Day three of the Syed Modi International 2025 with the biggest win of her young career. She shocked former World no. 1 and Olympic medalist Nozomi Okuhara in a tight three-game match. After losing the first game, Tanvi fought back strongly to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 and booked her place in the quarterfinals.&nbsp;There were more surprises in women’s singles, as Isharani Baruah impressed by beating eighth seed Polina Buhrova of Ukraine 21-15, 21-8. Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10 win over Tasnim Mir, while Rakshitha Sree recovered from a slow start to defeat Devika Sihag 16-21, 21-19 and 21-17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-schedule-navi-mumbai-among-two-venues-named-all-details-inside-auction-2026-1764245958166">WPL 2026 schedule: Navi Mumbai among two venues named; all details inside</a>&nbsp;In men’s singles, Manraj Singh delivered another upset by knocking out third seed HS Prannoy 21-15, 21-18. While, Mithun Manjunath edged sixth seed Tharun Mannepalli 21-16, 17-21, 21-7 and former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, the silver medallist at the 2021 World Championships, went past Saneeth Dayanand with a dominant 21-6, 21-16 victory.&nbsp;Srikanth is now set to meet Priyanshu Rajawat in the quarterfinals. Rajawat booked his spot after defeating BM Rahul Bharadwaj 21-16, 10-21, 21-12 in a tight contest match.&nbsp;In women's doubles, Top seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their strong run by winning 21-17, 21-12 against Zenith Abbigail and Likhita Srivastava.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-check-complete-match-schedule-groups-venues-date-timings-1764220449018">T20 World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedule, groups, venues, date &amp; timings</a>&nbsp;Jolly also partnered with Hariharan Amsakarunan in mixed doubles to defeat second seeds Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde 24-22, 21-15.&nbsp;&nbsp;In men’s doubles, Hariharan and MR Arjun advanced to the quarterfinals with a dominating 21-12, 21-18 win over Malaysia’s Lau Yi Sheng and Lim Tze Jian. &nbsp;

Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10 win over Tasnim Mir, while Rakshitha Sree recovered from a slow start to defeat Devika Sihag 16-21, 21-19 and 21-17. 

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma stole the spotlight on Day three of the Syed Modi International 2025 with the biggest win of her young career. She shocked former World no. 1 and Olympic medalist Nozomi Okuhara in a tight three-game match. After losing the first game, Tanvi fought back strongly to win 13-21, 21-16, 21-19 and booked her place in the quarterfinals. There were more surprises in women’s singles, as Isharani Baruah impressed by beating eighth seed Polina Buhrova of Ukraine 21-15, 21-8. Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10 win over Tasnim Mir, while Rakshitha Sree recovered from a slow start to defeat Devika Sihag 16-21, 21-19 and 21-17. Also Read - WPL 2026 schedule: Navi Mumbai among two venues named; all details inside In men’s singles, Manraj Singh delivered another upset by knocking out third seed HS Prannoy 21-15, 21-18. While, Mithun Manjunath edged sixth seed Tharun Mannepalli 21-16, 17-21, 21-7 and former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth, the silver medallist at the 2021 World Championships, went past Saneeth Dayanand with a dominant 21-6, 21-16 victory. Srikanth is now set to meet Priyanshu Rajawat in the quarterfinals. Rajawat booked his spot after defeating BM Rahul Bharadwaj 21-16, 10-21, 21-12 in a tight contest match. In women's doubles, Top seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued their strong run by winning 21-17, 21-12 against Zenith Abbigail and Likhita Srivastava. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Check complete match schedule, groups, venues, date & timings Jolly also partnered with Hariharan Amsakarunan in mixed doubles to defeat second seeds Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Gadde 24-22, 21-15. In men’s doubles, Hariharan and MR Arjun advanced to the quarterfinals with a dominating 21-12, 21-18 win over Malaysia’s Lau Yi Sheng and Lim Tze Jian.

Top seed Unnati Hooda advanced comfortably with a 21-15, 21-10 win over Tasnim Mir, while Rakshitha Sree recovered from a slow start to defeat Devika Sihag 16-21, 21-19 and 21-17.&nbsp;

Syed Modi International 2025: 16-year old Tanvi Sharma stuns former world no.1 Nozomi Okuhara

Meet Tanvi Sharma, India’s teenage badminton sensation making waves on the global stage. At just 16, Tanvi clinched a silver medal at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships, cementing her place among the sport's brightest young stars. In this exclusive conversation with WION’s Nikhil Mathur, Tanvi reflects on her inspiring journey — from modest beginnings in Punjab to becoming the Junior World No. 1, following in the footsteps of icons like Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu.


Tanvi Sharma: India’s rising badminton star | Exclusive | World Junior Silver Medalist 2025

India’s Tanvi Sharma’s brilliant run in the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 finished with a silver medal after the 16-year-old’s spirited effort wasn’t enough to beat Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the girls singles final at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday.&nbsp;In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze. Tanvi is the fifth Indian to bag a silver medal in the competition after Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006), Siril Verma (2015) and Sankar Muthuswamy (2022) achieved that feat in the past.&nbsp;In the boys singles final, China’s Liu Yang Ming Yu avenged his loss in the Asian Junior Championships earlier this year to beat top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia 15-10, 15-11 to clinch the title.&nbsp;Tanvi clearly struggled to find her rhythm in the opening game as she tried to win quick points but ended up making quite a few errors. Anyapat’s quick reading of her flat pushes and flick tosses also did not help the Indian’s cause with the Thai clinching seven straight points from 5-6 to take a sizeable lead and then closed the game in just nine minutes.&nbsp;The Indian looked much more comfortable playing her strokes after the change of ends as she began serving short for the first time in the entire tournament and clinched six straight points after dropping the first.&nbsp;But Anyapat was quick to change tactics as she then began engaging Tanvi in longer rallies and playing the patient game to induce errors from the Indian opponent. She managed to clinch seven straight points once again to open a four-point advantage at 12-8.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Tanvi continued to try everything, catching her opponent with her flick pushes and slow drops, but Anyapat managed to stay alive in the rallies and eventually closed out the match with a stick smash to break the hearts of the Indian badminton fans in the stadium.&nbsp;“I was not comfortable. From the start of the match, I made a lot of mistakes. In the second game, I did manage to play my strokes, but once again I ended up making mistakes after 8-5. After that, my coach told me to keep playing and I did that. But she was reading my strokes very well,” said Tanvi after the match.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;China’s Tan Ke Xuan/Wei Yue Yue clinched the girls doubles crown with a 15-13, 19-17 win over Zi Yu Low/Noraqilah Maisarah of Malaysia, while Lee Hyeong Woo and Cheon Hye In of Korea defeated Hung Bing Fu/Chou Yun An of Chinese Taipei 15-9, 11-15, 15-10 to bag the mixed doubles title.

In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze.

India’s Tanvi Sharma’s brilliant run in the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 finished with a silver medal after the 16-year-old’s spirited effort wasn’t enough to beat Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in the girls singles final at the National Centre of Excellence here on Sunday. In the final, Tanvi went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze. Tanvi is the fifth Indian to bag a silver medal in the competition after Aparna Popat (1996), Saina Nehwal (2006), Siril Verma (2015) and Sankar Muthuswamy (2022) achieved that feat in the past. In the boys singles final, China’s Liu Yang Ming Yu avenged his loss in the Asian Junior Championships earlier this year to beat top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah of Indonesia 15-10, 15-11 to clinch the title. Tanvi clearly struggled to find her rhythm in the opening game as she tried to win quick points but ended up making quite a few errors. Anyapat’s quick reading of her flat pushes and flick tosses also did not help the Indian’s cause with the Thai clinching seven straight points from 5-6 to take a sizeable lead and then closed the game in just nine minutes. The Indian looked much more comfortable playing her strokes after the change of ends as she began serving short for the first time in the entire tournament and clinched six straight points after dropping the first. But Anyapat was quick to change tactics as she then began engaging Tanvi in longer rallies and playing the patient game to induce errors from the Indian opponent. She managed to clinch seven straight points once again to open a four-point advantage at 12-8. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Tanvi continued to try everything, catching her opponent with her flick pushes and slow drops, but Anyapat managed to stay alive in the rallies and eventually closed out the match with a stick smash to break the hearts of the Indian badminton fans in the stadium. “I was not comfortable. From the start of the match, I made a lot of mistakes. In the second game, I did manage to play my strokes, but once again I ended up making mistakes after 8-5. After that, my coach told me to keep playing and I did that. But she was reading my strokes very well,” said Tanvi after the match. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more China’s Tan Ke Xuan/Wei Yue Yue clinched the girls doubles crown with a 15-13, 19-17 win over Zi Yu Low/Noraqilah Maisarah of Malaysia, while Lee Hyeong Woo and Cheon Hye In of Korea defeated Hung Bing Fu/Chou Yun An of Chinese Taipei 15-9, 11-15, 15-10 to bag the mixed doubles title.

In the final, Tanvi Sharma went down 7-15, 12-15 against Anyapat as India’s campaign on home turf ended with an individual silver and a team bronze.

BWF World Junior Championships 2025: India’s Tanvi Sharma bags silver medal in historic run

India’s Tanvi Sharma came up with a near-perfect performance against China’s Liu Si Ya to reach the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence on Saturday (Oct 18).&nbsp;The 16-year-old followed in the footsteps of compatriots Aparna Popat and former world no. 1 Saina Nehwal to become only the third Indian female player to reach the summit clash of the world junior championships, registering a clinical 15-11, 15-9 win over Asian Junior Championships silver medallist Liu in just over half an hour.&nbsp;The top-seeded Indian will now take on second-seeded Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand, who fought back from a game down to beat compatriot Yataweemin Ketklieng 10-15, 15-11, 15-5 in the other semifinals.&nbsp;Having become the first Indian female player to be assured of a world junior championships medal in 17 years, Tanvi came out all guns blazing in the semifinals against Liu from the very first point. The Indian went for winners early in the first few exchanges and wasn’t afraid to play the late flicks and sharp cross-court pushes from the front court to keep her opponent guessing.&nbsp;The ploy worked wonderfully as she opened up a 7-3 lead in the opening game and though Liu managed to close the gap at 8-7, Tanvi never looked under pressure.She continued to raise the tempo of the rallies and never allowed Liu to settle down in any rhythm, wrapping up the opening game with her trademark cross-court smash in just 13 minutes.&nbsp;With the opening game already in her pocket, Tanvi was even more comfortable going for her shots and opened up a 12-4 lead in no time. It was at this stage that she made her first real mistakes, hitting a net tap in the net. A flurry of errors thereafter allowed Liu to earn four quick points before Tanvi stopped that run with another perfectly weighted down-the-line smash on the Chinese’s serve.&nbsp;Tanvi, who has been training at the NCE for almost a year now, then continued to move her opponent all around the court and even scored points with cross-court drives while countering her opponent’s smashes. She then sealed the finals spot when Liu pushed a forehand drive wide.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;“I was feeling very comfortable today and I am very happy with the way I played. It was only in the second game at 12-4 that I made a few mistakes but my coach told me to focus on playing my strokes slightly inside the lines and it worked,” said Tanvi, who is now aiming to walk in Saina’s footsteps and clinch the world junior title on home turf.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Earlier, boys’ singles top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah had to save three points in the second game before beating China’s Li Zhi Hang 14-16, 16-14, 15-12 in a topsy-turvy battle that lasted for an hour.&nbsp;In the opening game, Ubaidillah led 11-6 before Li won four straight points to make it 11-10. The Indonesian again opened up a four-point lead at 14-10 before Li raised the tempo and won six straight points to pocket the game.&nbsp;The top seed was on the verge of being knocked out as Li earned three match points in the second game, only for Ubaidillah’s booming down-the-line smashes helping him fight back. He bagged five straight points to then force a decider.&nbsp;Ubaidillah kept his nose ahead throughout the decider despite Li threatening to turn the tables when he closed the gap from 13-7 to 13-12, but the Indonesian relied on his smashes to seal the final spot.

India's Tanvi Sharma followed in the footsteps of compatriots Aparna Popat and former world no. 1 Saina Nehwal to become only the third Indian female player to reach the summit clash of the world junior championships, registering a clinical 15-11, 15-9 win over Liu in just over half an hour.

India’s Tanvi Sharma came up with a near-perfect performance against China’s Liu Si Ya to reach the finals of the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 at the National Centre of Excellence on Saturday (Oct 18). The 16-year-old followed in the footsteps of compatriots Aparna Popat and former world no. 1 Saina Nehwal to become only the third Indian female player to reach the summit clash of the world junior championships, registering a clinical 15-11, 15-9 win over Asian Junior Championships silver medallist Liu in just over half an hour. The top-seeded Indian will now take on second-seeded Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand, who fought back from a game down to beat compatriot Yataweemin Ketklieng 10-15, 15-11, 15-5 in the other semifinals. Having become the first Indian female player to be assured of a world junior championships medal in 17 years, Tanvi came out all guns blazing in the semifinals against Liu from the very first point. The Indian went for winners early in the first few exchanges and wasn’t afraid to play the late flicks and sharp cross-court pushes from the front court to keep her opponent guessing. The ploy worked wonderfully as she opened up a 7-3 lead in the opening game and though Liu managed to close the gap at 8-7, Tanvi never looked under pressure. She continued to raise the tempo of the rallies and never allowed Liu to settle down in any rhythm, wrapping up the opening game with her trademark cross-court smash in just 13 minutes. With the opening game already in her pocket, Tanvi was even more comfortable going for her shots and opened up a 12-4 lead in no time. It was at this stage that she made her first real mistakes, hitting a net tap in the net. A flurry of errors thereafter allowed Liu to earn four quick points before Tanvi stopped that run with another perfectly weighted down-the-line smash on the Chinese’s serve. Tanvi, who has been training at the NCE for almost a year now, then continued to move her opponent all around the court and even scored points with cross-court drives while countering her opponent’s smashes. She then sealed the finals spot when Liu pushed a forehand drive wide. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history “I was feeling very comfortable today and I am very happy with the way I played. It was only in the second game at 12-4 that I made a few mistakes but my coach told me to focus on playing my strokes slightly inside the lines and it worked,” said Tanvi, who is now aiming to walk in Saina’s footsteps and clinch the world junior title on home turf. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Earlier, boys’ singles top seed Mohd. Zaki Ubaidillah had to save three points in the second game before beating China’s Li Zhi Hang 14-16, 16-14, 15-12 in a topsy-turvy battle that lasted for an hour. In the opening game, Ubaidillah led 11-6 before Li won four straight points to make it 11-10. The Indonesian again opened up a four-point lead at 14-10 before Li raised the tempo and won six straight points to pocket the game. The top seed was on the verge of being knocked out as Li earned three match points in the second game, only for Ubaidillah’s booming down-the-line smashes helping him fight back. He bagged five straight points to then force a decider. Ubaidillah kept his nose ahead throughout the decider despite Li threatening to turn the tables when he closed the gap from 13-7 to 13-12, but the Indonesian relied on his smashes to seal the final spot.

India's Tanvi Sharma followed in the footsteps of compatriots Aparna Popat and former world no. 1 Saina Nehwal to become only the third Indian female player to reach the summit clash of the world junior championships, registering a clinical 15-11, 15-9 win over Liu in just over half an hour.

BWF World Junior Championships 2025: Tanvi Sharma dominates China’s Liu Si Ya to reach historic finals

India’s junior badminton circuit had a big moment on Saturday (Jul 26) as shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. Held in Sukarta, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27, the tournament saw both Indian players produce some of their finest performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanvi Sharma, seeded second, took on China’s Yin Yi Qing, the eighth seed. After losing the opening game 13-21, Tanvi bounced back early in the second with a 6-1 lead. Yin bounced back to tie the match at 8-8 and capitalised on the momentum, ultimately sealing the victory in straight sets with scores of 21-13 and 21-14, leaving Tanvi with a well-deserved bronze medal. Despite her semi-final loss, Tanvi had a dominant run in the tournament, winning every match without dropping a single game.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/chirag-satwik-enter-china-open-semi-finals-with-straight-games-win-1753460651971">Chirag-Satwik enter China Open semi-finals with straight-games win</a>&nbsp;On the other side, Vennala Kalagotla showed utter commitment and dedication in her semifinal clash against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down by 15-20 in the second game after dropping the first, the young Indian saved three match points to bring the scoreline to 18-20. However, a crucial error under pressure handed the match to Liu at 21-15 and 21-18, and ultimately, Vennala had to settle for a bronze medal.&nbsp;Earlier in the quarters, Tanvi edged past Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan with the scoreline of 21-19, 21-14 in just 35 minutes. On the other hand, Vennala’s route to the semis was tougher, needing nearly an hour to defeat Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a thrilling three-setter: 21-18, 17-21, 21-17.&nbsp;These two medals demonstrate the strength of India's emerging badminton circuit. Recently, a 17-year-old Indian shuttler shocked the badminton world by defeating Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and advancing to the top eight at the China Open.

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. 

India’s junior badminton circuit had a big moment on Saturday (Jul 26) as shuttlers Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event. Held in Sukarta, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27, the tournament saw both Indian players produce some of their finest performances. Tanvi Sharma, seeded second, took on China’s Yin Yi Qing, the eighth seed. After losing the opening game 13-21, Tanvi bounced back early in the second with a 6-1 lead. Yin bounced back to tie the match at 8-8 and capitalised on the momentum, ultimately sealing the victory in straight sets with scores of 21-13 and 21-14, leaving Tanvi with a well-deserved bronze medal. Despite her semi-final loss, Tanvi had a dominant run in the tournament, winning every match without dropping a single game. Also read | Chirag-Satwik enter China Open semi-finals with straight-games win On the other side, Vennala Kalagotla showed utter commitment and dedication in her semifinal clash against China’s Liu Si Ya. Down by 15-20 in the second game after dropping the first, the young Indian saved three match points to bring the scoreline to 18-20. However, a crucial error under pressure handed the match to Liu at 21-15 and 21-18, and ultimately, Vennala had to settle for a bronze medal. Earlier in the quarters, Tanvi edged past Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan with the scoreline of 21-19, 21-14 in just 35 minutes. On the other hand, Vennala’s route to the semis was tougher, needing nearly an hour to defeat Thailand’s Janyaporn Meepanthong in a thrilling three-setter: 21-18, 17-21, 21-17. These two medals demonstrate the strength of India's emerging badminton circuit. Recently, a 17-year-old Indian shuttler shocked the badminton world by defeating Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu and advancing to the top eight at the China Open.

Tanvi Sharma and Vennala Kalagotla clinched a bronze medal in the women’s singles event at the Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025. It's the first time two Indian singles shuttlers have stood on the podium in the same edition of this continental event.&nbsp;

Badminton: India's Tanvi Sharma, Vennala Kalagotla win historic bronze at Asia Junior Championships 2025

On July 1, 2025, India's 16-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma made the country proud, as she became the new world number 1 in junior women's singles player category. The official X account of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) in a post on X said, "At a mere 16 years old, Teen Titan Tanvi Sharma is the new World No. 1 Junior Women's Single Player. What a great couple of weeks it has been for Tanvi! #Badminton #TanviSharma #TeenTitan #IndiaRising #IndianSports." &nbsp;In the women's singles at the recently-concluded US Open, Tanvi stunned everyone with a solid display of badminton throughout the tournament. She beat players ranked world no. 23, 40, 50, and 58 to make it to the final. In the final, she fell to top seed USA's Beiwen Zhang in a thrilling encounter (21-11, 16-21, 21-10). Tanvi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian to be in a Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour final. &nbsp;In a quiet, determined voice, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma recalled her mindset ahead of the Super 300 tournament that changed her career forever. “I went there thinking I just want to give my best,” she said modestly in an exclusive interview with WION. A few rounds later, the teenager from Hoshiarpur, Punjab had not just made the finals—she had become the world no. 1 in junior women’s singles.&nbsp;Tanvi’s journey to the top has been steady and impressive. Hailing from a sports-loving family, she was introduced to badminton at the age of five and a half. Her mother, Meena Sharma, a former volleyball player turned badminton coach, and her elder sister, also a player, became her early inspirations. “I used to go with them and watch them play. That’s how it all started,” she said.&nbsp;For Tanvi, badminton runs in the blood—but the success comes from something more. Discipline. Determination. And the quiet self-belief of someone who doesn’t carry pressure, but motivation. “I don’t feel pressure,” she said when asked about the expectations that come with the no. 1 ranking. “I feel confident. I want to do even better and perform at the next level. My goal is to bring glory to India.”&nbsp;As the second half of the season unfolds, she already has her sights set on big targets: the Asian Junior Championships, the World Junior Championships, and eventually performing on the senior BWF Super Series circuit. She knows the leap won’t be easy, but she believes the Indian badminton ecosystem is strong and full of potential. “There are many talented players in India. All they need is time and the right guidance,” she shares.&nbsp;Tanvi also credits her idols—Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu—for shaping her game. “I’ve been watching them since I was little,” she says. “I really like how Sindhu plays on the court, especially her aggression. I try to bring that into my own game.”&nbsp;To young kids watching her journey and dreaming of a future in badminton, Tanvi’s message is simple and grounded. “Hard work is everything. Be disciplined in training, and give your best—every single day.”&nbsp;At just 16, Tanvi Sharma is already leading the next generation of Indian badminton stars. But more than her ranking, it’s her calm focus and deep love for the game that stands out. The world is now watching—and she’s just getting started.

She went to compete but returned as world no. 1: Meet 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma

On July 1, 2025, India's 16-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma made the country proud, as she became the new world number 1 in junior women's singles player category. The official X account of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) in a post on X said, "At a mere 16 years old, Teen Titan Tanvi Sharma is the new World No. 1 Junior Women's Single Player. What a great couple of weeks it has been for Tanvi! #Badminton #TanviSharma #TeenTitan #IndiaRising #IndianSports." In the women's singles at the recently-concluded US Open, Tanvi stunned everyone with a solid display of badminton throughout the tournament. She beat players ranked world no. 23, 40, 50, and 58 to make it to the final. In the final, she fell to top seed USA's Beiwen Zhang in a thrilling encounter (21-11, 16-21, 21-10). Tanvi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian to be in a Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour final. In a quiet, determined voice, 16-year-old Tanvi Sharma recalled her mindset ahead of the Super 300 tournament that changed her career forever. “I went there thinking I just want to give my best,” she said modestly in an exclusive interview with WION. A few rounds later, the teenager from Hoshiarpur, Punjab had not just made the finals—she had become the world no. 1 in junior women’s singles. Tanvi’s journey to the top has been steady and impressive. Hailing from a sports-loving family, she was introduced to badminton at the age of five and a half. Her mother, Meena Sharma, a former volleyball player turned badminton coach, and her elder sister, also a player, became her early inspirations. “I used to go with them and watch them play. That’s how it all started,” she said. For Tanvi, badminton runs in the blood—but the success comes from something more. Discipline. Determination. And the quiet self-belief of someone who doesn’t carry pressure, but motivation. “I don’t feel pressure,” she said when asked about the expectations that come with the no. 1 ranking. “I feel confident. I want to do even better and perform at the next level. My goal is to bring glory to India.” As the second half of the season unfolds, she already has her sights set on big targets: the Asian Junior Championships, the World Junior Championships, and eventually performing on the senior BWF Super Series circuit. She knows the leap won’t be easy, but she believes the Indian badminton ecosystem is strong and full of potential. “There are many talented players in India. All they need is time and the right guidance,” she shares. Tanvi also credits her idols—Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu—for shaping her game. “I’ve been watching them since I was little,” she says. “I really like how Sindhu plays on the court, especially her aggression. I try to bring that into my own game.” To young kids watching her journey and dreaming of a future in badminton, Tanvi’s message is simple and grounded. “Hard work is everything. Be disciplined in training, and give your best—every single day.” At just 16, Tanvi Sharma is already leading the next generation of Indian badminton stars. But more than her ranking, it’s her calm focus and deep love for the game that stands out. The world is now watching—and she’s just getting started.

Tanvi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian to be in a Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour final

Exclusive | She went to compete but returned as world no. 1: Meet 16-year-old shuttler Tanvi Sharma

India's 16-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma made the country proud, as she was announced the new world number 1 junior women's singles player on Tuesday (July 1). The official X account of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) tweeted, "At a mere 16 years old, Teen Titan Tanvi Sharma is the new World No. 1 Junior Women's Single Player. What a great couple of weeks it has been for Tanvi! #Badminton #TanviSharma #TeenTitan #IndiaRising #IndianSports." &nbsp;In the women's singles at the just-concluded US Open, 16-year-old Tanvi stunned everyone with a solid display of badminton throughout the tournament. She beat players ranked world No. 23, 40, 50, and 58 to make it to the final. In the final, she fell to top seed USA's Beiwen Zhang in a thrilling encounter (21-11, 16-21, 21-10). Tanvi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian to be in a Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour final. &nbsp;“It was a good tournament for me. I didn't expect that I would play in the finals. Since my initial round was 32, the first round itself proved to be a tough match. I just expected to give my best. Whatever I was doing, I wanted to play well. I managed to win,” she was quoted saying to news agency ANI. &nbsp;She also talked about her previous games, in which she defeated Vietnam's T L Nguyen (21-19, 21-9) in the Round of 32, Thailand's Opatniputh Pitchamon (21-18, 21-16) in the Round of 16, and Malaysia's L. Karupathevan (21-13, 21-16) in the quarterfinals. "First round with the Vietnamese girl. She was very experienced. I was with Opatniputh Pitchamon in the second round. She was a world junior champion. She was also very experienced. I won. In the quarterfinals, I was with a Malaysian girl. She was also very good. I played my best and I won," she said. Tanvi rated the first two rounds as the most difficult for her. "I think the most difficult match was the first (Round of 32) and second round (Round of 16). I thought both were difficult because both were top-class players. I gained a good experience by playing here. I just want to win this experience. I want to play like this in the next tournaments," she added. Talking about her future plans, Tanvi said that she is training for the Asian Junior Championships and World Junior Championships, which will be taking place in India. She also hopes to participate in upper-level tournaments down the line. "I am competing in the Asian Junior Championships next month. Then there is the World Junior Championships. Both of these events are in India. I will attempt to do well in that. I want to perform well in the Super 300 and 500," she signed off.

Who is Tanvi Sharma? 16-year-old Indian shuttler now world no. 1 in junior women's singles

India's 16-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma made the country proud, as she was announced the new world number 1 junior women's singles player on Tuesday (July 1). The official X account of the Badminton Association of India (BAI) tweeted, "At a mere 16 years old, Teen Titan Tanvi Sharma is the new World No. 1 Junior Women's Single Player. What a great couple of weeks it has been for Tanvi! #Badminton #TanviSharma #TeenTitan #IndiaRising #IndianSports." In the women's singles at the just-concluded US Open, 16-year-old Tanvi stunned everyone with a solid display of badminton throughout the tournament. She beat players ranked world No. 23, 40, 50, and 58 to make it to the final. In the final, she fell to top seed USA's Beiwen Zhang in a thrilling encounter (21-11, 16-21, 21-10). Tanvi scripted history by becoming the youngest Indian to be in a Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour final. “It was a good tournament for me. I didn't expect that I would play in the finals. Since my initial round was 32, the first round itself proved to be a tough match. I just expected to give my best. Whatever I was doing, I wanted to play well. I managed to win,” she was quoted saying to news agency ANI. She also talked about her previous games, in which she defeated Vietnam's T L Nguyen (21-19, 21-9) in the Round of 32, Thailand's Opatniputh Pitchamon (21-18, 21-16) in the Round of 16, and Malaysia's L. Karupathevan (21-13, 21-16) in the quarterfinals. "First round with the Vietnamese girl. She was very experienced. I was with Opatniputh Pitchamon in the second round. She was a world junior champion. She was also very experienced. I won. In the quarterfinals, I was with a Malaysian girl. She was also very good. I played my best and I won," she said. Tanvi rated the first two rounds as the most difficult for her. "I think the most difficult match was the first (Round of 32) and second round (Round of 16). I thought both were difficult because both were top-class players. I gained a good experience by playing here. I just want to win this experience. I want to play like this in the next tournaments," she added. Talking about her future plans, Tanvi said that she is training for the Asian Junior Championships and World Junior Championships, which will be taking place in India. She also hopes to participate in upper-level tournaments down the line. "I am competing in the Asian Junior Championships next month. Then there is the World Junior Championships. Both of these events are in India. I will attempt to do well in that. I want to perform well in the Super 300 and 500," she signed off.

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