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Ashmita Chaliha won the women's singles title at the Korea Masters 2026 after defeating China's Han Qian Xi in the final on August 9, 2026. She secured the victory with a scoreline of 14-21, 21-14, 21-14, making a strong comeback after losing the opening game. Chaliha is a trainee at the National Centre of Excellence (NCE), a specialised training facility for elite Indian athletes under the Sports Authority of India. The Korea Masters is part of the professional badminton circuit held in South Korea. The Badminton World Federation (BWF), established in 1934, is the international governing body for badminton.