Tanvi Sharma, India’s 16-year-old badminton prodigy from Punjab, has quickly risen through the ranks. Know her age, family background, net worth, achievements, world ranking, and future prospects.(Image Credit: Olympics.com)
India's sporting scene now has a new teen star Tanvi Sharma, a 16-year-old Punjab badminton sensation who has rapidly ascended the world rankings and established herself on the global circuit. Having won medals at junior championships, playing against top-level players in senior tournaments, Tanvi is shaping up as one of India's most promising young stars in badminton.
Born on December 22, 2008, Tanvi Sharma is currently 16 years old (as of 2025). Despite her young age, she has already represented India at major international tournaments like the BWF World Junior Championships 2025 and the Asia Team Championships 2024, establishing herself as one of the brightest teenage talents in Indian badminton.
At just 16 years of age, Tanvi is at the beginning of her career, but success at BWF-sanctioned tournaments and sponsorship deals have already begun to amount to a significant figure. Though her net worth remains estimated below ₹10–15 lakh, her increasing fame can be expected to attract more endorsements and corporate collaborations in the near future akin to the initial career path of athletes such as PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.
Tanvi credits her mother, Meena Sharma, as her biggest source of inspiration. Her family, based in Punjab, has been instrumental in supporting her early training days, including her move to Hyderabad for professional coaching. Her coach, Park Tae-sang, has played a key role in refining her attacking play and on-court temperament.
Tanvi’s achievements speak volumes about her potential:
Her career record of 50-19 wins and losses (up to October 2025) reflects her consistency and competitiveness despite her age.
Tanvi made the headlines in October 2025 when she stormed into the final of the BWF World Junior Championships at Guwahati the third Indian woman shuttler after Saina Nehwal and Aparna Popat to do so. Her semi-final win over China's Liu Si Ya (15–11, 15–9) reflected her maturity and tactical acumen.
I felt quite comfortable today and was pleased with my performance," Tanvi said after the match. "My coach told me to concentrate on my strokes and play in the lines it worked like a charm."
As of 14 October 2025, Tanvi Sharma has a BWF World Ranking of 47, and a career-high of 43 was recorded in September 2025. With her youth, fast development, and international exposure, Tanvi is considered to be among India's strongest chances to spearhead India's women's singles squad in upcoming Uber Cups, Asian Games, and the potential 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
