Meet Hayer Lauds Tanvi Sharma’s Milestone; PBA to Honour Tanvi, Radhika and Their Mother-Coach Meena Sharma

Barnala (The Uttam Hindu): In a landmark achievement for Indian sports,16-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a rising badminton star from Hoshiarpur, has etched her name in history by becoming the World No. 1 in Junior Women’s Singles. She also secured a silver medal at the prestigious U.S. Open, further elevating India’s status in global badminton.

Lauding her incredible success, Member of Parliament and President of the Punjab Badminton Association, Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer congratulated Tanvi on her record-setting performance, calling it a "proud and historic moment for Punjab and India."

“Tanvi’s achievement is not just a personal victory, but a monumental milestone for Indian badminton on the world stage. Her journey and success will inspire countless young athletes across the country.,” said Mr. Hayer.

Recognizing the unwavering support and mentorship of her mother and coach, Meena Sharma, Mr. Hayer extended heartfelt congratulations to the entire family. He praised Meena Sharma’s dedication in nurturing both Tanvi and her sister Radhika and highlighted the critical role played by strong family support in shaping world-class athletes.

In recognition of their remarkable contributions to Indian badminton, the Punjab Badminton Association (PBA) will soon felicitate Tanvi, Radhika and Meena Sharma at a special ceremony. Mr. Hayer also assured that all possible support will be extended to the young athletes and their family to help them scale even greater heights in the future.

Tanvi’s rise to the top of the junior world rankings, coupled with her recent silver medal performance, marks a defining chapter in Punjab’s sporting history and stands as a testament to India’s growing dominance in international badminton.