Published: 2 February 2026Olympics.com / The Bridge / ESPN / Outlook IndiaSports
Devika Sihag Wins Maiden BWF Super 300 Title at Thailand Masters 2026; Only Third Indian Woman to Achieve the Feat
On February 1–2, 2026, India's Devika Sihag (20 years old, world ranking 63rd) clinched her maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters 2026 in Bangkok. In the women's singles final, Sihag was leading Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei 21-8, 6-3 when her opponent retired due to a hamstring injury, handing the Indian her biggest career victory.
Devika, unseeded going into the tournament, defeated three seeded players en route to the title — a remarkable run that included five wins in straight games throughout the competition. She becomes only the third Indian woman to win a BWF Super 300+ singles title, joining the elite company of PV Sindhu (multiple Super 500/1000 titles) and Saina Nehwal.
Devika Sihag is from Hisar, Haryana and represents a new generation of Indian badminton talent nurtured through the Badminton Association of India (BAI) development programmes. Her victory came within weeks of the Union Budget 2026-27 allocating fresh funds to Khelo India for talent identification and sports infrastructure — programmes that directly benefit emerging athletes like Devika.
Rajasthan Connection: While Devika hails from Haryana, Rajasthan's badminton talent pipeline — supported through the Rajasthan Badminton Association and Khelo India centres at Jaipur and Jodhpur — continues to produce national-level players, and her success serves as inspiration for the state's young athletes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Devika Sihag and what did she achieve at the Thailand Masters 2026?
Devika Sihag is a 20-year-old badminton player from Haryana who won the Thailand Masters 2026 BWF Super 300 title on February 2, 2026. She became only the third Indian woman to win a Super 300+ singles crown, following PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.
What is a BWF Super 300 event and why is winning it significant?
A BWF Super 300 is an international badminton tournament on the BWF World Tour circuit, one level above Super 100 and below Super 500. Winning a Super 300+ title places Devika Sihag in elite company alongside PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal as the only Indian women to achieve this at the singles level.
Which other Indian women had won a BWF Super 300+ singles title before Devika Sihag?
PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal were the only two Indian women to have won a Super 300+ singles crown before Devika Sihag's victory. Devika's win at Thailand Masters 2026 made her the third such Indian woman in history.
What was India's previous BWF title record before Devika Sihag's Thailand Masters win?
The Thailand Masters 2026 title was India's first BWF title of the 2026 international circuit season. Devika Sihag's victory on February 2, 2026 opened India's BWF title account for the year.
Why is Devika Sihag's win considered a milestone for Indian badminton?
Her victory signals the emergence of a new generation of Indian badminton talent beyond established stars like PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. At just 20 years old, winning an international Super 300 title puts her on the path to higher-level competition and future Olympic aspirations.
