Radhika Sharma Draws Inspiration From Sister Tanvi in Badminton Rise
Summary
Radhika Sharma says she draws confidence from her younger sister Tanvi’s rise as the teenager builds her own career in badminton doubles. Radhika, 20, is ranked 70th in the BWF women’s doubles list with mixed doubles partner Sathwik Reddy and won her first international title with him in Baku in February 2026.
Selection Impact
Radhika’s immediate path is in mixed doubles, where she has already won internationally and says she wants to break into one of the world’s top pairs. Her move from Guwahati to Hyderabad in May to train under Pullela Gopichand suggests a push for higher-level preparation rather than a short-term one-off run.
Limits
Radhika’s progress has been built across several levels — district, junior international events and senior tournaments — rather than on one breakthrough result alone.
Her mother Meena remains both coach and parent, which gives the sisters support but also means the family will keep managing distance as both train away from home.
Next Test
Radhika is due to play the Lagos International Classic later this month, a useful next marker for her mixed doubles form.