Ashmita Chaliha becomes first Indian to win Korea Masters
Badminton
On August 9, 2026, Ashmita Chaliha won the Korea Masters to claim her maiden BWF World Tour title.
She defeated China’s Han Qian Xi in a three-game comeback.
The 26-year-old became the first Indian to win the tournament. The victory capped an impressive return from injury, and she credited coach Park Tae-Sang for his support. She is set to break into the world’s top 40.