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Ashmita Chaliha wins Korea Masters, hungry for more
Ashmita Chaliha won her first BWF Super 300 title at the Korea Masters on Sunday, defeating China's fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes. The 26-year-old from Guwahati had…
The Story in Brief
Ashmita Chaliha won her first BWF Super 300 title at the Korea Masters on Sunday, defeating China's fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in 53 minutes. The 26-year-old from Guwahati had a career-threatening knee injury in 2024, requiring emergency surgery for a medial meniscus tear. "Now, I am hungry for more," she told reporters. The victory follows Tanvi Sharma's Super 300 win last week, giving Indian badminton a boost.
The Indian Opinion
The excitement around Ashmita Chaliha's first Super 300 title is understandable, but we should temper expectations. One win, even after an inspiring injury comeback, does not guarantee a rise to the top. Indian badminton has seen flashes before. The real measure will be consistency in Super 500 and above events. How she handles tougher opponents in the coming months will tell us if this is a breakthrough or a one-off.
Sources (2): sports.ndtv.com, newindianexpress.com
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