India’s Ashmita Chaliha clinched her first BWF World Tour title after beating China’s fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi in the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 in Asan on Sunday (Aug 9). The 26-year-old from Assam recovered from a slow start and held her nerve in a closely contested decider to win 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes.&nbsp;During the match, Ashmita started the opening game well, taking an early 3-0 lead and later moving 9-5 ahead, however, Han fought back strongly and levelled the score at 11-11. The Chinese player then took control with a run of points and comfortably closed out the game 21-14.&nbsp;The Indian shuttler responded impressively in the second game, playing more aggressively to secure a 21-14 win.&nbsp;Ashmita fought back after trailing 9-11 in the decider, taking control to lead 19-14 before sealing the match to secure the biggest title of her career.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/brett-lee-sachin-tendulkar-jacques-kallis-goat-rohit-sharma-pull-shot-1786268348674">‘Sachin is Greatest Batter, But GOAT Is...’: Brett Lee rates Rohit, Ponting's pull shots as best</a>&nbsp;Ashmita’s victory is even more significant given her injury struggles. She suffered a medial meniscus tear in her right knee during the Korea Open in 2024 and underwent surgery followed by a long rehabilitation period.&nbsp;She returned to competition in Feb the following year and played 14 tournaments. After competing in two events this year, she spent three months working on her strength and fitness to prepare for a full BWF calendar.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/diego-maradona-hand-of-god-ball-auction-10-million-us-1786263632650">Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball expected to fetch $10 million at US auction</a>&nbsp;Her recent performances showed that she was returning to her best, as she reached the quarter-finals at the China Masters and Malaysia Masters before making the semi-finals of the Macau Open.&nbsp;The world No. 50 trains under Park Tae-Sang at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Ashmita Chaliha staged a comeback to beat China’s Han Qian Xi in the Korea Masters 2026 final, securing her maiden BWF title in women’s singles.

India’s Ashmita Chaliha clinched her first BWF World Tour title after beating China’s fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi in the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 in Asan on Sunday (Aug 9). The 26-year-old from Assam recovered from a slow start and held her nerve in a closely contested decider to win 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes. During the match, Ashmita started the opening game well, taking an early 3-0 lead and later moving 9-5 ahead, however, Han fought back strongly and levelled the score at 11-11. The Chinese player then took control with a run of points and comfortably closed out the game 21-14. The Indian shuttler responded impressively in the second game, playing more aggressively to secure a 21-14 win. Ashmita fought back after trailing 9-11 in the decider, taking control to lead 19-14 before sealing the match to secure the biggest title of her career. Also Read - ‘Sachin is Greatest Batter, But GOAT Is...’: Brett Lee rates Rohit, Ponting's pull shots as best Ashmita’s victory is even more significant given her injury struggles. She suffered a medial meniscus tear in her right knee during the Korea Open in 2024 and underwent surgery followed by a long rehabilitation period. She returned to competition in Feb the following year and played 14 tournaments. After competing in two events this year, she spent three months working on her strength and fitness to prepare for a full BWF calendar. Also Read - Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball expected to fetch $10 million at US auction Her recent performances showed that she was returning to her best, as she reached the quarter-finals at the China Masters and Malaysia Masters before making the semi-finals of the Macau Open. The world No. 50 trains under Park Tae-Sang at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati. With inputs from agencies

Ashmita Chaliha staged a comeback to beat China’s Han Qian Xi in the Korea Masters 2026 final, securing her maiden BWF title in women’s singles.

Ashmita Chaliha clinches maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters

Ashmita Chaliha is just one win away from winning her first BWF World Tour singles title after defeating fellow Indian Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in the Korea Masters Super 300 semifinal on Saturday (Aug 8). The 26-year-old has made an impressive return to the circuit after missing three months due to a medial meniscus tear in her right knee. She returned to action in May and followed up her run in Korea with a semifinal appearance at the Macau Open.&nbsp;World No. 50 Ashmita, who trains under Park Tae-sang at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, will take on China’s Han Qianxi in the final.&nbsp;During the match, Ashmita started strongly against Rakshitha, taking the first game 21-13 after quickly building a 13-6 lead. Rakshitha fought back to win the second 21-17, but Ashmita regained control in the decider, racing to a 9-1 lead before sealing a 21-13 win in 48 minutes.&nbsp;&nbsp;While, Qianxi, ranked 35th in the world and seeded fourth, booked her place in the title clash with a 22-20, 18-21, 21-14 win in the other semifinal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gianni-infantino-uefa-deny-six-figure-payment-secret-lover-claims-1786165958256">FIFA boss, UEFA deny claims of 'six-figure' payment to Infantino's secret lover</a>&nbsp;Ashmita’s run comes just a week after Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open, giving India finalists in women’s singles at two consecutive BWF World Tour events.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rishabh-pant-uttarakhand-cm-pushkar-singh-dhami-land-acquisition-plea-reply-1786174320141">Rishabh Pant makes midnight plea to Uttarakhand CM over land dispute; Pushkar Singh Dhami responds</a>&nbsp;Indian players have also made the finals of several major tournaments this season. Ayush Shetty reached the Asia Championships final, Lakshya Sen made the title clash at the All England, Devika Sihag reached the Thailand Masters final, Kidambi Srikanth made the US Open final, Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open, PV Sindhu reached the Japan Open final, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the Singapore Open final.

Ashmita Chaliha reached her first BWF World Tour singles final at the Korea Masters Super 300 after beating fellow Indian Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13.

Ashmita Chaliha is just one win away from winning her first BWF World Tour singles title after defeating fellow Indian Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in the Korea Masters Super 300 semifinal on Saturday (Aug 8). The 26-year-old has made an impressive return to the circuit after missing three months due to a medial meniscus tear in her right knee. She returned to action in May and followed up her run in Korea with a semifinal appearance at the Macau Open. World No. 50 Ashmita, who trains under Park Tae-sang at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati, will take on China’s Han Qianxi in the final. During the match, Ashmita started strongly against Rakshitha, taking the first game 21-13 after quickly building a 13-6 lead. Rakshitha fought back to win the second 21-17, but Ashmita regained control in the decider, racing to a 9-1 lead before sealing a 21-13 win in 48 minutes. While, Qianxi, ranked 35th in the world and seeded fourth, booked her place in the title clash with a 22-20, 18-21, 21-14 win in the other semifinal. Also Read - FIFA boss, UEFA deny claims of 'six-figure' payment to Infantino's secret lover Ashmita’s run comes just a week after Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open, giving India finalists in women’s singles at two consecutive BWF World Tour events. Also Read - Rishabh Pant makes midnight plea to Uttarakhand CM over land dispute; Pushkar Singh Dhami responds Indian players have also made the finals of several major tournaments this season. Ayush Shetty reached the Asia Championships final, Lakshya Sen made the title clash at the All England, Devika Sihag reached the Thailand Masters final, Kidambi Srikanth made the US Open final, Tanvi Sharma won the Taipei Open, PV Sindhu reached the Japan Open final, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reached the Singapore Open final.

Ashmita Chaliha reached her first BWF World Tour singles final at the Korea Masters Super 300 after beating fellow Indian Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13.

Korea Masters 2026: Ashmita Chaliha beats Rakshitha Ramraj to reach final

India’s Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj will meet in the women’s singles semifinals of the USD 250,000 Korea Masters Super 300 after securing hard-fought quarterfinal wins on Friday (Aug 7). Ashmita produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far by defeating top seed and World No. 22 Hina Akechi of Japan 20-22, 21-15, 21-19 at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium. While, Rakshitha also made a strong comeback as she defeated third seed and fellow Indian Tanvi Sharma 18-21, 21-19, 21-18 in a battle that lasted more than an hour.&nbsp;It was Rakshitha’s fourth victory over Tanvi, who won her first BWF title at the Taipei Open last week.However, India’s Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy were knocked out of the tournament after losing 7-21, 8-21 to Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik.<h3>Ashmita vs Hina</h3>Ashmita Chaliha overcame a tough challenge from Japan’s Hina Akechi to win a thrilling three-game quarterfinal. After losing the first game, Ashmita fought back strongly to force a decider and held her nerve in the final moments to seal the victory.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/real-madrid-secure-vinicius-jr-with-contract-extension-until-2032-1786097943483">Real Madrid secure Vinicius Jr with contract extension until 2032</a><h3>Rakshitha vs Tanvi</h3>Rakshitha started the first game strongly and built an 13-8 lead. Tanvi responded brilliantly, winning eight of the next nine points to turn the match around and move 16-14 ahead. The third seed then held her advantage to take the opening game.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2027-pandya-to-be-pursued-by-csk-and-kkr-ashwin-predicts-what-next-for-all-rounder-1786090897096">IPL: Pandya to be pursued by CSK, KKR? Ashwin predicts what next for all-rounder</a>&nbsp;Rakshitha fought hard in the second game, holding a narrow advantage before sealing it after Tanvi’s return went wide to take the match into a decider.&nbsp;She further maintained her composure in the final game and took advantage of Tanvi’s unforced errors to secure a hard-fought victory.

Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj booked their places in the Korea Masters Super 300 semi-finals after impressive quarterfinal wins, setting up an all-Indian clash for a spot in the final.

India’s Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj will meet in the women’s singles semifinals of the USD 250,000 Korea Masters Super 300 after securing hard-fought quarterfinal wins on Friday (Aug 7). Ashmita produced the biggest upset of the tournament so far by defeating top seed and World No. 22 Hina Akechi of Japan 20-22, 21-15, 21-19 at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium. While, Rakshitha also made a strong comeback as she defeated third seed and fellow Indian Tanvi Sharma 18-21, 21-19, 21-18 in a battle that lasted more than an hour. It was Rakshitha’s fourth victory over Tanvi, who won her first BWF title at the Taipei Open last week. However, India’s Krishna Prasad Garaga and Pruthvi Krishnamurthy Roy were knocked out of the tournament after losing 7-21, 8-21 to Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik. Ashmita vs Hina Ashmita Chaliha overcame a tough challenge from Japan’s Hina Akechi to win a thrilling three-game quarterfinal. After losing the first game, Ashmita fought back strongly to force a decider and held her nerve in the final moments to seal the victory. Also Read - Real Madrid secure Vinicius Jr with contract extension until 2032 Rakshitha vs Tanvi Rakshitha started the first game strongly and built an 13-8 lead. Tanvi responded brilliantly, winning eight of the next nine points to turn the match around and move 16-14 ahead. The third seed then held her advantage to take the opening game. Also Read - IPL: Pandya to be pursued by CSK, KKR? Ashwin predicts what next for all-rounder Rakshitha fought hard in the second game, holding a narrow advantage before sealing it after Tanvi’s return went wide to take the match into a decider. She further maintained her composure in the final game and took advantage of Tanvi’s unforced errors to secure a hard-fought victory.

Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Ramraj booked their places in the Korea Masters Super 300 semi-finals after impressive quarterfinal wins, setting up an all-Indian clash for a spot in the final.

Korea Masters 2026: Ashmita Chaliha, Rakshitha Sree advance to semifinals

India’s teenage badminton star Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive run on the international circuit by reaching the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters Super 300. The 17-year-old Punjab player, who recently won her first BWF World Tour title, showed confidence and composure to extend her winning streak. Third seed Tanvi Sharma began her campaign with a 21-16, 21-15 win over China's Yuan Anqi before defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in a hard-fought round of 16 clash to reach the quarterfinals.&nbsp;With former India coach Park Tae-sang guiding her from the sidelines, Tanvi used her attacking smashes and clever net play effectively during key moments. She will now face fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree in the quarterfinals on Friday.&nbsp;The result adds another milestone to Tanvi’s fast rise in senior badminton, as her recent performances have helped her break into the top 30 of the BWF world rankings, underlining her status as one of India’s most exciting young women’s singles players.&nbsp;Tanvi's impressive form comes after her historic victory at the Taipei Open Super 300, where the unseeded 17-year-old won her first-ever BWF World Tour title. In the final, she defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in 36 minutes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bwf-world-championships-2026-draw-ayush-shetty-to-face-shi-yuqi-in-first-round-pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-get-easy-opener-1786000731461">BWF World Championships 2026 draw: Ayush Shetty to face Shi Yuqi in first round; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen get easy opener</a>&nbsp;Tanvi controlled the final with her attacking game, sharp angles and effective drop shots. The victory also made her the youngest finalist in the tournament’s history.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/viv-richards-calls-for-truce-between-wi-coach-sammy-and-pacer-alzaari-joseph-1785999655674">Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph</a>&nbsp;With the Taipei Open title, Tanvi became only the fourth Indian women’s singles player, after Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag, to win a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title. She also became the first Indian woman since Saina Nehwal in 2008 to win the Taipei Open women’s singles crown.&nbsp;The title was a major breakthrough for the former World Junior No. 1 and has given her further momentum in South Korea.&nbsp;Despite her impressive form, Tanvi will miss the World Championships starting on Aug 17, where India's women's singles campaign will be led by PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda.

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

India’s teenage badminton star Tanvi Sharma continued her impressive run on the international circuit by reaching the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Korea Masters Super 300. The 17-year-old Punjab player, who recently won her first BWF World Tour title, showed confidence and composure to extend her winning streak. Third seed Tanvi Sharma began her campaign with a 21-16, 21-15 win over China's Yuan Anqi before defeating compatriot Shriyanshi Valishetty 21-16, 17-21, 21-13 in a hard-fought round of 16 clash to reach the quarterfinals. With former India coach Park Tae-sang guiding her from the sidelines, Tanvi used her attacking smashes and clever net play effectively during key moments. She will now face fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree in the quarterfinals on Friday. The result adds another milestone to Tanvi’s fast rise in senior badminton, as her recent performances have helped her break into the top 30 of the BWF world rankings, underlining her status as one of India’s most exciting young women’s singles players. Tanvi's impressive form comes after her historic victory at the Taipei Open Super 300, where the unseeded 17-year-old won her first-ever BWF World Tour title. In the final, she defeated Vietnam’s sixth-seeded Nguyen Thuy Linh 21-16, 21-16 in 36 minutes. Also Read - BWF World Championships 2026 draw: Ayush Shetty to face Shi Yuqi in first round; PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen get easy opener Tanvi controlled the final with her attacking game, sharp angles and effective drop shots. The victory also made her the youngest finalist in the tournament’s history. Also Read - Viv Richards calls for truce between WI coach Sammy and pacer Alzaari Joseph With the Taipei Open title, Tanvi became only the fourth Indian women’s singles player, after Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Devika Sihag, to win a BWF Super 300 or higher-level title. She also became the first Indian woman since Saina Nehwal in 2008 to win the Taipei Open women’s singles crown. The title was a major breakthrough for the former World Junior No. 1 and has given her further momentum in South Korea. Despite her impressive form, Tanvi will miss the World Championships starting on Aug 17, where India's women's singles campaign will be led by PV Sindhu and Unnati Hooda.

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

Korea Masters 2026: Tanvi Sharma continues dream run, books quarterfinal spot

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Korea Masters 2026: Tanvi Sharma continues dream run, books quarterfinal spot