Devika Sihag wins Thailand Masters, becomes third Indian woman to lift Super 300 title

What happened: Devika Sihag won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title after her final opponent retired injured. Why it matters: She becomes only the third...

What happened: Devika Sihag won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title after her final opponent retired injured.
Why it matters: She becomes only the third Indian woman to win a Super 300 tournament.
What changes for people: Signals a strong start to India’s 2026 badminton season after a lean 2025.
Who is affected: Indian badminton fans, women’s singles circuit, and the next generation of shuttlers.

Indian badminton has a new name to celebrate. Devika Sihag, just 20, capped a stunning week by winning the Princes Sirivannavari Thailand Masters, becoming only the third Indian woman to claim a BWF Super 300 title.

What happened in the final

Devika was in complete control of the title clash against Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei.

Scoreline at retirement: 21–8, 6–3
Goh withdrew midway due to a hamstring injury
Title confirmed for Devika — her first major BWF crown

The result sealed India’s first significant international title of the 2026 season.

A historic Indian milestone

With this win, Devika joins an elite club.

She is now the third Indian woman to win a Super 300 event after:

Saina Nehwal
PV Sindhu

It underlines India’s continuing depth in women’s singles, even amid generational transition.

A dream run in Bangkok

Devika’s title was built on grit, composure, and fearless shot-making.

Key moments:

Semifinal stunner:
Saved five match points against Huang Yu Hsun of Chinese Taipei
Came back from 15–20 down, winning seven straight points
Quarterfinal upset:
Defeated top seed and world No.16 Supanida Katethong in straight games

Her run included multiple wins over higher-ranked opponents.

Training and background

Hails from Haryana
Trains in Bengaluru
Coached by Umendra Rana
Entered the tournament ranked World No.63

Speaking after the win, Devika said she was “really happy” to claim her first Super 300 title and eager to play more tournaments this season.

Why this win matters for India

India endured a relatively quiet 2025 on the BWF Tour.

Only Lakshya Sen (Super 500) and Ayush Shetty (Super 300) tasted major success
Several titles were limited to Super 100 level

Devika’s early-season breakthrough changes that narrative.