Jaipur: Fourteen-year-old badminton player Anvi Rathore from Jaipur has made headlines with an impressive performance at the Telangana India International Challenge 2026, being held in Hyderabad from November 3 to 8.The young shuttler has registered three consecutive victories against experienced competitors, including a player who has won two international titles.Anvi began her campaign on a winning note in the first round of qualification, defeating Delhi’s Saanvi Chugh in straight games, 21–13, 21–11.She continued her impressive run in the second qualifying round, overcoming Chhattisgarh’s Tanoo Chandra 21–13, 21–17 to secure her place in the main draw.
Young Rajasthan player Anvi Rathore beats accomplished national and international competitors at the Telangana India International Challenge 2026 in Hyderabad
The victory was particularly significant as Tanoo is an accomplished junior player who won the girls’ singles title at the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, claimed gold at the Junior National Badminton Championships 2024 and finished runner-up at the 2025 Junior National Championships.Carrying her winning momentum into the main draw, Anvi produced another impressive performance to defeat Delhi’s Ishita Negi 21–19, 21–10 in straight games.Ishita is a notable name on the junior international circuit, having won the Kampala International 2026 in Uganda and the India Junior International Grand Prix 2026. Anvi’s victory against an opponent with two international titles makes her achievement particularly noteworthy.What makes the young Jaipur player’s performance even more remarkable is her age. At just 14, she has secured three successive victories in a senior international tournament, demonstrating confidence, composure and the ability to compete against considerably more experienced opponents.Her performance reflects the dedication, discipline and consistent hard work that have gone into her badminton journey. Competing successfully at the senior international level at such a young age is an encouraging sign of her potential and could prove to be an important milestone in her sporting career.Anvi;s achievement has brought pride to Jaipur and Rajasthan, while offering inspiration to young badminton enthusiasts across the country. Her impressive run at the Hyderabad tournament has highlighted the emergence of another promising talent in Indian badminton.With three consecutive victories already to her credit, all eyes will now be on the young Rajasthan shuttler as she looks to continue her impressive campaign at the Telangana India International Challenge 2026.At just 14, Anvi Rathore is making her presence felt on the senior international badminton circuit and sending a strong message about the emerging talent from Rajasthan.
