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16-Year-Old Tanvi Sharma Wins Historic Silver at BWF Juniors; First Indian Medal in 17 Years

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 3 weeks ago | Oct 22, 2025 04:59 pm IST
16-Year-Old Tanvi Sharma Wins Historic Silver at BWF Juniors; First Indian Medal in 17 Years

India has a new badminton phenom, and her name is Tanvi Sharma. At just 16 years old, she just did something no Indian female shuttler has done in 17 long years, securing a historic silver medal at the BWF World Junior Championships in Guwahati.

Key Takeaways

  • Tanvi Sharma won a silver medal, India’s first at the World Junior Championships in 17 years.
  • She is the first Indian shuttler ever to win two medals (silver and bronze) in a single edition.
  • Tanvi is only the third Indian female to reach the final, after legends Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat.
  • The tournament was held in Guwahati, where Tanvi trains at the National Centre of Excellence.

A Star Rises in Guwahati

Look, this wasn’t just a lucky run. Tanvi stormed her way into the final. Playing in front of a home crowd in Guwahati, the very city where she trains, must have felt incredible. The pressure was on, but she delivered.

Her semi-final match was a masterclass. She faced off against China’s Liu Si Ya and completely dominated the game, winning in straight sets 15-11, 15-9. That victory guaranteed her a spot in the history books and a place in the final.

The Final Showdown

The final was a tough battle. Tanvi went up against Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak. While she couldn’t clinch the gold, she fought hard and secured the silver medal. And honestly? That silver feels like gold for Indian badminton right now.

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It ended a 17-year drought for an Indian player to win a silver at this prestigious tournament. You have to go all the way back to Saina Nehwal to find a similar achievement. That’s the kind of company Tanvi now keeps.

Rewriting the Record Books

But wait, there’s more. One medal wasn’t enough for her. Tanvi also clinched a bronze medal in the mixed team event. What does that mean? It makes her the first Indian shuttler in history to win multiple medals in a single edition of the World Juniors. Absolutely incredible.

She’s now only the third Indian woman to ever reach the BWF World Junior Championships final, putting her name alongside the legendary Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat. She’s not just a rising star. She’s already a history-maker.

What’s Next for Tanvi?

So, after a performance like this, the world is watching. Winning two medals on home soil is a massive statement. She’s proven she can handle the pressure and compete with the best in the world.

The future of Indian badminton looks incredibly bright with a talent like Tanvi Sharma leading the charge. The big question now is, what will she do next on the senior circuit? We can’t wait to find out.