Assam's Ashmita Creates History with Maiden World Tour Crown
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.