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PV Sindhu sees new wave in Indian badminton: ‘Now we have these girls’

PV Sindhu has spent much of her career carrying India's challenge in women's singles badminton. Now, as the 31-year-old returns to the world's top six, she is seeing a group of younger Indian shuttlers begin to make their mark on…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 10:20 AM
PV Sindhu sees new wave in Indian badminton: ‘Now we have these girls’
Key Things to Know
  • PV Sindhu praised emerging young Indian women shuttlers for successfully closing the talent gap on the international circuit.
  • Young talents including Tanvi Sharma, Ashmita Chaliha, Unnati Hooda, and Devika Sihag captured notable international results in 2026.
  • Sindhu climbed back to World No. 6 after winning the HYLO Open title without dropping a game.
The Story in 60 Seconds

PV Sindhu expressed satisfaction with the emergence of young Indian women shuttlers who are making significant progress on the international circuit. Speaking during a virtual media interaction, Sindhu praised players like Tanvi Sharma, Anmol Kharb, Unnati Hooda, Devika Sihag, and Ashmita Chaliha for bridging the generation gap and consistently delivering notable performances in international tournaments.

Alongside the rise of India's younger players, 31-year-old Sindhu returned to World No. 6 after claiming the HYLO Open title with a 21-12, 21-14 win over Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt. Sindhu emphasized the importance of selective scheduling, recovery, and tactical patience, noting that she has also qualified for the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals.

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