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Ashmita Chaliha wins Korea Masters, joins elite Indian club
Assam's Ashmita Chaliha, 26, won her first BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 on Sunday. She beat China's fourth seed Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the…
The Story in Brief
Assam's Ashmita Chaliha, 26, won her first BWF World Tour title at the Korea Masters Super 300 on Sunday. She beat China's fourth seed Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the final in Iksan. The world number 50 dropped the first game but fought back with powerful smashes and defence. She is only the fifth Indian woman to win a Super 300 or higher title, after Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Devika Sihag and Tanvi Sharma. The win follows Tanvi's Taipei Open title last week, giving India back-to-back tour finals.
Chaliha trains under Park Tae-Sang in Guwahati. She returned to action in May after a three-month injury layoff from a right knee tear. Her run included a semifinal at the Macau Open earlier this season.
The Indian Opinion
This win is genuine cause for celebration, but the breathless comparisons to Saina and Sindhu need perspective. A Super 300 title is a fine step, not a coronation. Ashmita's real test is consistency against top-20 players on tour. The true measure will be her ranking climb over the next six months.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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