Ashmita Chaliha reaches maiden BWF World Tour final at Korea Masters
Indian badminton player Ashmita Chaliha has reached her first BWF World Tour final at the Korea Masters after defeating Rakshitha Ramraj. Chaliha, who recently returned from a knee injury, will face China's Han Qianxi in the championship match.
Why it matters
Chaliha's success marks a significant milestone in her career and continues a trend of strong performances by Indian shuttlers on the international stage.
Ashmita Chaliha continued her impressive run at the Korea Masters Super 300, overcoming teenage compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13 16-21 21-13 to reach her maiden BWF World Tour singles final, in Asan, South Korea, on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Indian, who returned to competition in May after a three-month layoff due to a medial meniscus tear in her right knee, has enjoyed a strong comeback on the BWF Tour, including a semifinal appearance at the Macau Open.
World Ranked 50 Ashmita, who trains under Park Tae-sang at the National center of excellence, Guwahati, will now battle China’s Han Qianxi for the title in the summit clash.
The World Ranked 35 Qian Xi, seeded fourth, battled past 22-20, 18-21, 21-14 in a one-hour five-minute battle in the other semifinal.
Ashmita's run also marks back-to-back BWF World Tour finals for Indians, with Tanvi Sharma having won the Taipei Open last Sunday.
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