Punjab's Tanvi Sharma Makes History: Climbs to World No. 1 in Junior Women's Singles Rankings

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): India's badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma has scripted history by ascending to the world No. 1 spot in the junior women's singles rankings, as per the latest rankings released by the Badminton World Federation. The 16-year-old phenom garnered 19,730 points from 14 tournaments, surpassing Thailand's Anyapat Phichitpreechasak.

About Tanvi Sharma

Tanvi Sharma, born on December 22, 2008, in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, is an Indian badminton player trained at the Gopichand Academy. Her mother, Meena Sharma, a former national volleyball player, introduced her to sports at a young age. Tanvi's sister, Radhika, is also an international badminton player.

Career Highlights

1. Junior World No. 1: Tanvi becomes the third Indian to achieve this feat after Tasnim Mir and Anupama Upadhyay.

2. US Open Super 300: She finished as the runner-up, losing to Beiwen Zhang of the United States.

3. Senior Rankings: Tanvi jumped 16 spots to reach a career-high world No. 50 with 30,160 points.

4. Denmark International Challenge 2025: Although information about her participation is not available in the search results, she did win the Bonn International title recently.

5. Bonn International: Tanvi clinched the women's singles title, defeating Wang Pei Yu of Chinese Taipei in straight games (21-19, 22-20).²

Congratulations from Punjab Badminton Association

The Punjab Badminton Association has congratulated Tanvi Sharma on her remarkable achievement, echoing the praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who commended her stellar performances at the national and international levels. Tanvi's achievement is a testament to her dedication and the tireless efforts of her mother, Meena Sharma.