Devika Sihag Wins Maiden Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters

Young Indian shuttler Devika Sihag clinched the biggest title of her career by winning her maiden BWF Super 300 crown at the Thailand Masters, marking a major breakthrough on the international circuit. The 20-year-old from Haryana lifted the women’s singles title after her opponent was forced to retire during the final.

Dominant Final Before Opponent’s Retirement

Devika sealed the title after Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women’s singles final of the USD 250,000 tournament. The Indian shuttler was firmly in control of the match, leading 21-8, 6-3 when the world No. 68 Goh, a two-time world junior champion, withdrew due to a hamstring injury. The result handed Devika her first Super 300 title on the BWF World Tour.

Career-Defining Moment on the World Tour

Currently ranked world No. 63, Devika’s Thailand Masters triumph represents her most significant achievement to date. The title adds crucial ranking points and underlines her growing consistency against higher-ranked opponents. It also signals her readiness to compete regularly at the Super 300 and above level on the global badminton circuit.

Training Base and Steady Rise

Devika trains under Umendra Rana at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bengaluru and has also benefited from sessions alongside two-time Olympic medallist P. V. Sindhu under Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama. Her rise has been gradual but steady, reflecting sustained improvement rather than sudden spikes in form.

Important Facts for Exams

• BWF Super 300 tournaments are part of the BWF World Tour.
• The Thailand Masters carries a total prize purse of USD 250,000.
• Super 300 titles offer significant world ranking points.
• India has seen rising depth in women’s singles badminton.

Strong Record in Recent Seasons

Devika won her first international title at the Malaysia International in August 2025 and played a key role in India’s mixed team bronze-medal finish at the 2025 World University Games. She was runner-up at the Indonesia Masters Super 100 and reached four finals in 2024, winning the Swedish Open and Portugal International while finishing second at the Estonian and Dutch Internationals.