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Assam's Ashmita Creates History with Maiden World Tour Crown

Published: 9 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

India's Ashmita Chaliha won her first-ever BWF World Tour title by defeating China's Han Qian Xi in the women's singles final of the Korea Masters 2026. The 26-year-old from Assam bounced back after losing the opening game to secure a 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 victory in 53 minutes.

Key Takeaways

The triumph marks the biggest achievement of Chaliha's career and makes her the first Indian to win the Korea Masters women's singles title.

Sources

News on Air, Outlook India