P. V. Sindhu

She is a two-time Olympic medalist (silver in 2016, bronze in 2021) and the 2019 World Champion.

India’s biggest name in badminton looks forward to hoisting the flags in 2025.

Saina Nehwal

She was the first Indian woman to become World No. 1 in 2015 and has an Olympic bronze medal in 2012.

Though long past her best, she remains a great ambassador of Indian badminton.

Kidambi Srikanth

In 2018, he became the first Indian male to become World No. 1 and won a silver medal at the 2021 World Championships.

He still commands a huge presence on the international stage as a player.

Lakshya Sen

A gold medalist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medalist at the 2021 World Championship.

Finished 4th in the Paris 2024 Olympics, he is still considered one of the best in India for singles.

H. S. Prannoy

He was the runner-up at the 2021 World Championships.

He was instrumental in India’s historic triumph in the 2022 Thomas Cup and is known for his consistent performance under pressure.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (Men’s Doubles)

They are medallists at the World Championship and several champions of BWF titles, with Super 750 events in Thailand and France, and a silver at Super 1000 in Malaysia in 2024.

They are among the leading doubles pairs in the world, being famous for speed and aggression.

Ashwini Ponnappa

An experienced doubles player with multiple Commonwealth medals and a World Championship bronze.

Coming in the top 5 in the women’s doubles as of early 2025.

Anupama Upadhyaya

Once junior world No. 1 and 2023 champion of India.

An emerging talent in women’s singles, currently rising through the world rankings.

Rakshitha Ramraj

A promising young talent born in 2007; has bagged two BWF International titles in 2024.

Duly noted for being quick and possessing astute game sense.

Gayatri Gopichand & Treesa Jolly (Doubles for Women)

Rapidly rising women’s doubles pair.

Reached the semi-finals of the All England and ranked among the top doubles teams in the world.