Young Players Who Are the Future of Badminton: Several young players are rising through the ranks globally in badminton, and with their skills and determination, they are all set to shape the future of badminton by putting their exceptional talent and unbeatable spirit to the forefront. These are the best of the best players who will
Tanvi Sharma
Country: India
Tanvi Sharma has already made her mark by becoming the first Indian girl to reach the final of the BWF World Junior Championships at the age of just 17 years. She currently trains under the guidance of coach Park Tae-sang. Her playing style has been inspired by Tai Tzu Ying. Her agility and skillful shots give insight into her bright future. At present, she is the World No. 1 in the junior BWF rankings and has shown impressive performance in all championships. This includes her reaching the finals of the US Open 2025 BWF World Tour.
Unnati Hooda
Country: India
Unnati Hooda is another emerging young badminton player from India who has been seen successfully competing in international badminton competitions and tournaments, and has been challenging top-seeded players, which is giving her major global experience. In 2022, she became the youngest Indian Badminton player to win a Super 200 BWF World Tour title at the Odisha Open 2022.
Ayush Shetty
Country: India
Ayush Shetty is surely the rising star when it comes to the future of badminton, as he has already reached the men’s singles final at the US Open 2025, which shows that he is truly a strategic and powerful player in men’s badminton. He is rising in the global rankings when it comes to young badminton players. He ranks no. 2 when it comes to the highest-ranked players in badminton in India.
An Se-young
Country: South Korea
An Se-young is known for her footwork and her precise shots. She is fiercely competitive and is already a top-level player, which makes her one of the most promising badminton players when it comes to women’s badminton globally in the upcoming years. She won her first BWF World Tour title in the year 2019.
Alex Lanier
Country: France
Alex Lanier has displayed strong performance at both junior-level and senior-level tournaments in Europe as well as globally. He is recognized for his tactical skillset and versatility.
The professional development of these young badminton players who are already hitting the marks at their young age is positioning them towards becoming the future stars in badminton.
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