Ashmita Chaliha Makes History, Wins Maiden BWF World Tour Title at Korea Masters 2026
Seoul, August 9, 2026: India’s Ashmita Chaliha has scripted a major chapter in Indian badminton history by winning her maiden BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters 2026.
The Assam-born shuttler produced a stunning comeback in the women’s singles final, defeating China’s Han Qianxi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 on Sunday.
Ashmita Chaliha Stages Stunning Comeback
Chaliha had a difficult start to the final after losing the opening game 14-21. However, the Indian player responded strongly in the second game.
She took an 11-8 lead at the interval and continued to control the rallies before winning the second game 21-14 and forcing a deciding game.
The final game was closely contested in the early stages, with Han leading 11-9 at the mid-game interval. Chaliha then raised her intensity, produced accurate winners and took control of the match.
She moved ahead 15-11 and later reached 19-14 before closing out the match 21-14.
A Historic Achievement for Indian Badminton
The Korea Masters victory is Chaliha’s first BWF World Tour crown.
With the win, she also became only the fifth Indian woman to win a BWF World Tour Super 300 or higher-level singles title, joining Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Devika Sihag and Tanvi Sharma.
The victory is particularly significant for Assam, as Chaliha has emerged as one of the state’s leading badminton stars on the international stage.
From Injury Comeback to Korea Masters Champion
Chaliha’s achievement is also a story of determination.
Earlier this year, she returned to international competition following an extended rehabilitation period after a knee injury. She showed encouraging form during tournaments including the Malaysia Masters and Macau Open before producing her breakthrough performance in Korea.
Her Korea Masters campaign culminated in the biggest title of her career.
Final Score
Korea Masters 2026 – Women’s Singles Final
Ashmita Chaliha (India) defeated Han Qianxi (China)
14-21, 21-14, 21-14
The victory gives Indian badminton another major reason to celebrate and puts the Assam shuttler firmly in the spotlight.
Assam Celebrates Ashmita Chaliha’s Historic Win
Ashmita Chaliha’s success is expected to generate widespread celebration across Assam and the Northeast.
Her journey from Assam to the international badminton stage is an inspiration for young athletes across the region, showing that players from the Northeast can compete and succeed at the highest level.
With this landmark Korea Masters victory, Chaliha has announced herself as a major name in Indian women’s badminton.
Congratulations to Ashmita Chaliha on this historic achievement! 🇮🇳🏸