SEOUL, Aug 9: Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha captured her maiden BWF World Tour title after defeating China’s Han Qianxi in the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 tournament.
Chaliha produced a determined comeback after a difficult start, displaying composure and resilience to turn the contest in her favour and secure a landmark victory.
The triumph marks a significant milestone in the Indian shuttler’s international career and comes after her efforts to regain momentum following an injury layoff.
Chaliha’s success also adds another encouraging chapter to India’s badminton campaign on the international circuit. Her ability to recover from an early setback in the final underlined her fighting spirit and growing confidence at the highest level.
The Korea Masters title is Chaliha’s first on the BWF World Tour, making the victory particularly significant as she continues to establish herself among the leading Indian players in women’s singles.
Her performance in Korea is expected to provide further momentum as she targets stronger results in upcoming international tournaments.
