Tanvi Sharma’s chance for gold at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships ended in a surprising way, as the Indian star lost in the final. The 17-year-old player, who was the top seed in the tournament, lost to Thailand’s Anyapat Phichitpreechasak in straight games at home.
The final match in Guwahati lasted 28 minutes, and Tanvi lost 15-7, 15-12, which meant she got the silver medal. Her silver is very important – it’s India’s first medal at the World Junior Championships in 17 years and makes Tanvi only the third Indian woman to reach this final.
The fans were amazed as the young star came close to winning a big title. For Indian badminton fans, the day was both happy and sad.
Tanvi Sharma’s Final Showdown at the 2025 World Junior Championships
There were a lot of highs and lows in the last game. The top player, Tanvi Sharma, started off strong, but Anyapat Phichitpreechasak put up a fight.
Anyapat took control fast, keeping Tanvi down with strong shots and quick plays at the net, and soon showed the young Indian’s nerves. The game ended quickly – in just 28 minutes – with the Thai player winning 15-7, 15-12.
But, even when Tanvi got a 6-1 lead in the second game, things changed again. She was ahead 8-5 at halftime, but a lot of mistakes when it mattered allowed the Thai player to win without losing again and finish the match.
The last score may seem one-sided, but the fight was hard-fought. In the end, the tall Thai was just too strong for the Indian that day.
Punjab di dhee Tanvi Sharma of Hoshiarpur wins silver medal at World Junior Badminton Championship pic.twitter.com/QG8m4nHrc3
— Ashok Singh (@AshokSGarcha) October 19, 2025
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Tanvi Sharma’s Historic Silver at World Junior Championships
Tanvi Sharma’s silver is as much about history as it is about skill. Likewise, India had not won a medal in the World Junior Championships for 17 years – the last podium finish was Saina Nehwal’s gold in 2008.
Tanvi’s run rekindled that legacy. By reaching the 2025 final, she joined badminton icons like Nehwal and Aparna Popat as only the third Indian woman ever to contest this showpiece.
In fact, she became just the fifth Indian ever to medal at the World Juniors, edging into a lineage that includes Nehwal, Popat and other stars. Play-by-play, the tournament was Tanvi’s coming-of-age.
At the new NCE venue in Guwahati, this homegrown success carried extra meaning for India’s badminton hopes. As one report noted, “Tanvi’s silver carried weight far beyond numbers,” suggesting this young athlete may well ignite a new era of Indian badminton.
Medalists at the 2025 World Junior Championships: Tanvi Sharma and Others
All the medal winners in the Girls’ Singles at the 2025 World Junior Championships were:
- Gold: Anyapat Phichitpreechasak (Thailand)
- Silver: Tanvi Sharma (India)
- Bronze: Liu Siya (China) and Yataweemin Keklieng (Thailand)
This stage shows the global talent present in Guwahati. The stage had four new talents from three different countries, showing how worldwide this event is.
India got its first home podium finish at a big badminton event when Tanvi Sharma stood with a medal around her neck. Two Thai players won medals (champion Anyapat and bronze-medalist Yataweemin), along with players from India and China.
Each of these medal winners faced tough competitors; their performances made for a great championship week for young badminton fans.
🏸𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐕𝐄𝐑 🥈 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐕𝐈 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐀 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐑 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏𝐒
Indian shuttler Tanvi Sharma finishes runner-up at the Junior World Championships after losing the girls’ singles final 7-15, 12-15 to Thailand’s second seed Anyapat… pic.twitter.com/cexkPZsFyH
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) October 19, 2025
Bigyan Samele’s Thoughts
Tanvi Sharma experienced both joy and sorrow during her journey to the 2025 World Junior Championships.
Fans were impressed by her powerful hits and determination, but her journey ended in the final. India is very proud of her silver medal because it shows that the country’s coaching programs are working.
From a journalist’s view, it was a memorable final: a big cheer for Tanvi, a hero even in loss, as she gave everything on the court. The tournament is an exciting event and a good sign, showing that Tanvi and her fellow medalists are future stars in badminton.
FAQs
- What medal did Tanvi Sharma win at the 2025 BWF World Junior Championships?
Tanvi Sharma won the silver medal in the girls’ singles event at the 2025 World Junior Championships, losing only in the final match. - Who defeated Tanvi Sharma in the final of the 2025 World Junior Championships?
Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand won the gold medal in the 2025 World Junior Championships girls’ singles final after defeating Tanvi Sharma. - Did Tanvi Sharma win the girls’ singles title at the 2025 World Junior Championships?
No, the title was not won by Tanvi Sharma. She lost to Anyapat in the final of the 2025 World Junior Championships, earning her a silver medal. - Who were the other medalists alongside Tanvi Sharma at the 2025 World Junior Championships?
Along with Tanvi Sharma’s silver, the gold medal went to Anyapat Phichitpreechasak of Thailand, and the two bronze medals were won by Liu Siya (China) and Yataweemin Keklieng (Thailand).
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