Tanvi Sharma Hailed as India’s Next Badminton Superstar
Indian teenager Tanvi Sharma, just 16 years old, is making global headlines after a phenomenal performance at the US Open Super 300 tournament. Her consistent brilliance has now earned praise from Olympic-winning coach Park Tae‑Sang, who described her as the “next P.V. Sindhu”.
Tanvi Stuns World No. 23 to Reach US Open Final
Straight-Game Victory Over Nguyen Thuy Linh
Tanvi displayed exceptional maturity and court presence as she defeated Vietnam’s top seed Nguyen Thuy Linh (World No. 23) with a dominant scoreline of 21–19, 21–9. The match lasted only 35 minutes, showing Tanvi’s precision, stamina, and control.
Court Intelligence & Aggression
Her mix of backcourt dominance and clever drops left the experienced Linh struggling. Observers noted Tanvi’s composed temperament — rare for a player her age.
Coach Park Tae‑Sang Sees Sindhu’s Spark in Tanvi
She Has the Sindhu Mentality,” Says Park
Park Tae‑Sang, who coached P.V. Sindhu to Olympic silver and bronze, praised Tanvi’s tactical aggression, fitness, and strong mindset. He believes she has the potential to emulate Sindhu’s success on the world stage.
Under Mentorship for International Exposure
Park is also working with Tanvi to prepare her for the elite level — building her endurance, movement efficiency, and mental toughness.
Quick Profile: Who is Tanvi Sharma?
- Age: 16
- Born: December 22, 2008 (Hoshiarpur, Punjab)
- Height: 1.59 m
- BWF Ranking: World No. 66 (as of June 2025)
- Notable Titles: Bonn International 2024, Denmark Challenge 2025
Why Tanvi Sharma’s Rise Matters
- ✅ India’s next big hope in women’s badminton
- ✅ Backed by one of the world’s top coaches
- ✅ Proving junior success can translate to the senior level
What’s Next?
Tanvi is now preparing for the US Open final, where a win would mark her first senior-level international title. With global eyes on her and Park Tae‑Sang’s backing, Tanvi could very well be on the path to becoming India’s next Olympic contender.
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