Devika Sihag Clinches First International Challenge Title in Malaysia

Devika Sihag Wins Malaysia International Challenge 2025

📍 Venue: Ipoh, Malaysia

• Winner: Devika Sihag (20 years) – claimed her first International Challenge title by winning the Women’s Singles event.
• Final Match: Defeated compatriot Isharani Baruah (5th seed) → 15-7, 15-12.
• Format: Tournament played under BWF’s experimental 3×15 scoring format (games to 15 points instead of 21).

Career Highlights

• Won Swedish Open 2024 and Portugal International 2024 (International Series level).
• National Champion (2024) – Senior Badminton Championships, Bengaluru.

Tournament Facts

• Malaysia International Challenge = BWF Continental Circuit (Grade 3, Level 1).
• Experimental scoring system tested by Badminton World Federation (BWF) to enhance pace and excitement.
  
  Updated : August 17, 2025 10:18 PM | News On Air