Shock in the first game, a bang in the next two games! Ashmita Chaliha becomes Korea Masters 2026 champion

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  • Ashmita Chaliha becomes Korea Masters 2026 champion
  • Lost the first game, but turned the tables in the second game
  • Ashmita’s first BWF title

Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha won the BWF World Tour title with a strong performance in the women’s singles tournament of the Victor Korea Masters 2026. In the final match, Ashmita defeated China’s Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14. In the 53-minute match, after losing the first game, the Indian player made a strong comeback and won two consecutive games and won the first BWF title of her career.

Ashmita wins Korea Masters 2026 title

Ashmita Chaliha won her maiden BWF World Tour title by defeating fourth seed Han Qianxi of China in the women’s singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 badminton tournament in South Korea on Sunday. The 26-year-old Assamese defeated world number 35 Han 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in a match that lasted 53 minutes.

Lost the first game, but turned the tables in the second game

The final match did not start well for Ashmita. She struggled to gather her game in the first game. Taking advantage of this, Han Qian Xi took control of the match from the beginning and won the first game 21-14. After falling behind by one game, Ashmita increased her aggression. She kept the Chinese player under pressure in the second game as well, playing aggressive shots. Ashmita won the second game 21-14 to take the match to the deciding game.

Showed strength in the decisive match

The third game saw a close contest between the two players at the start. The match became very close as both players kept scoring points. However, Ashmita gradually took control of the match after the interval. She hit a precise winner to take a 12-11 lead. Then, Ashmita successfully defended a difficult shot that went out of court to extend the lead to 15-11. Ashmita hit a stunning cross-court winner to take a 19-14 lead. When Han’s shuttle went out on the next return, the Indian player reached the threshold of victory. Finally, Ashmita won the third game 21-14 to clinch the title.

Ashmita’s first BWF title

This victory at the Korea Masters is the biggest win of Asmita Chaliha’s career. Also, this is her first title at the Super 300 level of the BWF World Tour. The way Ashmita came back after losing the first game shows her ability to perform well under pressure. Even in the deciding game, in a tight match, she maintained her composure and created history by showing aggressive play at crucial moments. 

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