Exclusive | ‘I became India No. 1 but wasn’t that serious on playing professionally’: 16-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma

Sixteen-year-old Tanvi Sharma, a badminton player from Punjab, made history at the US Open 2025, becoming the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour Final. Despite losing to Beiwen Zhang, Sharma’s impressive run, defeating higher-ranked opponents, inspires many. She balances rigorous training with her studies, fueled by her mother’s support.