On the 29th of March, 2026, Devika Sihag achieved a new milestone, becoming the first female badminton player representing India to win a BWF Super 300 event and finish as the champion of the Thailand Masters 2026. In the final, Devika faced world No. 68 Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia, a two-time World Junior Champion.
Leading 21-8, 6-3, the Indian player was handed the title as her opponent was forced to retire due to a hamstring injury midway through the match. The 20-year-old from Haryana impressed everyone with her skill and tenacity during her journey to win the Women’s singles title against Malaysia’s Goh Jin Wei in the final match.
Historic Win at the Thailand Masters 2026
Her road to victory at the Thailand Masters 2026 included many great displays of skill and shot-making during the tournament; she performed exceptionally well against some of the top badminton talent from across the world at this prestigious BWF Super 300 tournament.
Devika played against World No. 68 Goh Jin Wei of Malaysia in the final and won the first set 21-8 while Goh retired from the match with a hamstring injury early into the second set of play, with Devika leading 6-3. Throughout the entire tournament, Devika demonstrated her excellent attacking style of play and zone coverage while displaying exceptional levels of consistency.
This achievement is significant not only because it is Devika’s first Super 300 title but also because she became the first Indian to win the Thailand Masters across all categories in 2026. This win cemented her place among Indian leading women’s shuttlers
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Devika Continues to Rise Steadily in the International Badminton
Prior to her success at the Thailand Masters, Devika earned her first international title at the Malaysia International during August of 2025, which provided a major boost to her confidence. Additionally, as a competitor in both individual and team-based competitions, Devika has shown the ability to contribute to a team’s success, including helping India win a bronze medal at the 2025 World University Games in mixed team competition.
During the course of 2024, Devika reached four championships, winning the Swedish Open and Portugal International and finishing second at both the Estonian International and the Dutch International. Devika has continued her ability to consistently be present in the latter rounds of international tournaments by finishing as a runner-up at the 2025 Indonesia Masters Super 100.
Devika faced an uphill battle on her way to the Thailand Masters finals. After defeating the local, top-seeded and world-ranked #16 Supanida Katethong in the quarterfinals, Devika reinforced her strategy of playing aggressively and with fierce determination/competitive spirit. She then defeated world-ranked #35 Huang Yu-Hsun in straight games to reach and win her first Super 300 finals, showcasing her “giant-killer” ability.
Training, Mentoring and Future Outlook
Devika works under the guidance of Coach Umendra Rana at the Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence in Bangalore. She has also been coached by two-time Olympic medalist P. V. Sindhu and her Indonesian coach Irwansjah Adi Pratama, with whom she has developed a much greater understanding of both tennis tactics and how to physically prepare for high-level competition. According to Sindhu, who has followed Devika’s progress very carefully, her success at the Thailand Masters is a result of her hard work and dedication to training, as well as her self-belief. It is critical that Devika continues to train hard, both physically and mentally, so that she can become a top-level player in the world.
Currently ranked No. 63 in the world rankings, Devika is one of badminton’s elite professional players. Her Thailand Masters victory has placed her on the list of only a handful of Indian females to have won a Super 300 singles tournament, and it has placed her alongside some of the greatest female badminton players in India, including PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal, further establishing India as a major force in women’s badminton.
Thailand Masters 2026: Key Statistics
Here’s a quick overview of Devika Sihag’s Thailand Masters performance and career highlights:
| Category | Details |
| Event | BWF Super 300 Thailand Masters 2026 |
| Prize Money | USD 250,000 |
| Final Score | Leading 21-8, 6-3 (Opponent retired) |
| Opponent in Final | Goh Jin Wei (Malaysia) |
| World Ranking (Devika) | No. 63 |
| Training Base | Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, Bengaluru |
| Coaches | Umendra Rana, Irwansyah Adi Pratama |
| Previous Titles | Malaysia International 2025, Swedish Open, Portugal International |
Conclusion
The success of Devika Sihag at the Thailand Masters 2026 is a significant milestone for her career and Indian badminton. With the support of her coaches and the development of her competitive maturity, this win represents both an extraordinary milestone in Devika’s professional development and a historic step forward for Indian badminton. As a result of this win, Devika will be well-positioned as she develops through the BWF World Tour and beyond.
Devika’s performance will not only be an accomplishment for her but also will encourage a new generation of Indian shuttlers to pursue their dreams and strive to achieve international recognition.Stay tuned with Jeetwin Sports for more sports updates and news.
