Ashmita Chaliha reaches Korea Masters Super 300 final, beats Rakshitha in all-Indian semifinal
Synopsis
Ashmita Chaliha is one win away from a BWF Super 300 title after beating fellow Indian Rakshitha Ramraj in a three-game semifinal at the Korea Masters. Having already toppled top seed Hina Akechi of Japan in the quarters, the 26-year-old from Guwahati now faces China's Han Qianxi for the crown — India's best shot at the title in Asan.
Key Takeaways
Ashmita Chaliha defeated Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in the semifinal of the Korea Masters Super 300 on 8 August .
Chaliha will face China's Han Qianxi in the women's singles final on Sunday .
She earlier eliminated top seed Hina Akechi of Japan in the quarterfinals.
Men's doubles pair Pruthvi K Roy and Krishna Prasad G lost 21-7, 21-8 to Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik .
The tournament carries a prize fund of USD 250,000 and is part of the BWF World Tour Super 300 series.
Ashmita Chaliha powered her way into the women's singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 on Saturday, 8 August, defeating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian semifinal at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium in Asan, South Korea. The 26-year-old from Guwahati, Assam will now face China's Han Qianxi in the title clash.
How the Semifinal Unfolded
Chaliha controlled the opening game with authority before Rakshitha levelled the contest with a tight second-game win. The Guwahati shuttler responded with composure in the decider, dictating the pace to seal the match in three games. The contest extended beyond an hour, with both players having already logged lengthy quarterfinal outings the previous day.
Chaliha's Route to the Final
On Friday, Chaliha eliminated top seed Hina Akechi of Japan 20-22, 21-15, 21-19 — a result that underlined her capacity to beat higher-ranked opponents in high-pressure situations. Rakshitha, on the same day, edged past Chinese Taipei Open champion Tanvi Sharma 18-21, 21-19, 21-18 in another gruelling quarterfinal, setting up the all-Indian last-four clash.
India's Broader Campaign
The men's doubles pair of Pruthvi K Roy and Krishna Prasad G were eliminated in the quarterfinals, going down 21-7, 21-8 to Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik. With their exit, Chaliha became India's sole remaining contender heading into the final day of the tournament.
About the Korea Masters Super 300
The Korea Masters carries a total prize fund of USD 250,000 and is part of the BWF World Tour Super 300 series. Founded in 2007 as an International Challenge-level event, it was elevated to BWF Grand Prix Gold status in 2011 before joining the World Tour Super 300 circuit after the Grand Prix Gold tier was discontinued in 2017. The tournament concludes on Sunday.
Should Chaliha claim the title, it would mark a significant result for Indian women's badminton on the international circuit, continuing the country's strong showing at this year's edition.
Point of View
And beating the top seed en route makes it harder to dismiss as a draw-luck result. The question heading into Sunday is whether Chaliha can convert against a Chinese opponent in a final, a step that has historically been the ceiling for Indian women's singles players outside the very top tier. If she does, it will demand a serious reassessment of her ranking trajectory.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Ashmita Chaliha win the Korea Masters Super 300 final?
Chaliha reached the final on 8 August after beating compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj in the semifinal. The final against China's Han Qianxi was scheduled for Sunday, 9 August — the outcome was not yet available at the time of this report.
How did Ashmita Chaliha reach the Korea Masters final?
Chaliha beat top seed Hina Akechi of Japan 20-22, 21-15, 21-19 in the quarterfinals and then defeated Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in the all-Indian semifinal at the Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium.
Who is Ashmita Chaliha's opponent in the Korea Masters final?
Chaliha faces China's Han Qianxi in the women's singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300 on Sunday, 9 August.
What is the Korea Masters Super 300?
The Korea Masters is a BWF World Tour Super 300-level badminton tournament with a total prize fund of USD 250,000. Founded in 2007, it joined the BWF World Tour Super 300 circuit in 2018 after the Grand Prix Gold tier was discontinued in 2017.
How did India's other players fare at the Korea Masters 2025?
The men's doubles pair of Pruthvi K Roy and Krishna Prasad G were knocked out in the quarterfinals, losing 21-7, 21-8 to Malaysia's Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik. Chaliha was the only Indian player to advance to the final.
