Devika Sihag clinches maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

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Hyderabad: India’s Devika Sihag announced her arrival on the big stage in emphatic fashion, clinching her maiden BWF World Tour Super 300 title at the Thailand Masters 2026 with a flawless run, culminating in a final win over Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei.

The 20-year-old did not drop a single game through the tournament, producing a series of assured performances against a strong international field. Her standout moment came in the quarterfinals, where she knocked out top seed Supanida Katethong, setting the tone for a dominant march to the title.

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In the final, Devika was in complete control against Malaysia’s Goh, a Youth Olympic gold medallist and two-time Junior World Champion. The Indian raced through the opening game 21-8, showcasing her sharp attacking play and court coverage. She was leading 6-3 in the second game when Goh was forced to retire, sealing the title for Devika in convincing fashion.

With this victory, Devika becomes only the third Indian woman to win a Super 300 women’s singles title, joining an elite list that includes PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal. The triumph marks a significant milestone in her young career and adds another promising chapter to India’s strong showing on the BWF World Tour.

Speaking after her title win, Devika said, “I’m really happy today as this is my first Super 300 title. I’m excited to play more tournaments ahead and very happy today. I’ve played very good matches here. I’ve learnt a lot. I’ll implement them in my game and rectify my mistakes. Coming into the match I didn’t think about winning or losing, rather wanted to give my 100%. That gave me the confidence.”

She said “I thought to start with a good pace initially, and that worked well. She was tired I believe & had cramps. I wish for her recovery.”