Tanvi, Devika lead Indian charge at US Open
World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma and Thailand Masters winner Devika Sihag began their US Open campaigns with convincing victories in the women's singles draw on Thursday.
World Junior Championships silver medallist Tanvi Sharma and Thailand Masters winner Devika Sihag began their US Open campaigns with convincing victories in the women's singles draw on Thursday.
India’s women’s badminton team beat Ukraine 4-1 in their second Group A match at the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Denmark, with wins from Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Devika Sihag.
Despite the loss, both India and Thailand advanced to the knockout stage, with Thailand finishing as group leaders and India settling for second place.
India’s upcoming juniors Tanvi Sharma, Rounak Chauhan, and Tanvi Patri continued their strong run in the Senior National Badminton Championships here on Thursday as they registered convincing wins over their respective opponents to reach the quarterfinals.
Ranked the world’s No. 1 junior shuttler, Tanvi’s eyes are firmly set on the biggest stage of all — the Olympic Games. Her journey hasn’t been a bed of roses, but one that is defined by grit, sacrifice, and unshakable resolve.
In the girls’ U17 singles category, Tanvi Sharma overcame formidable Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand. 21-19, 16-21, 21-11 .
