Devika Sihag's Breakthrough Triumph and Aspirations

Devika Sihag, newly-crowned Thailand Masters Super 300 champion, attributes her success to rigorous training with PV Sindhu and guidance from Indonesian coach Irwansyah. Aiming for the top-30 in BWF rankings, Devika emphasizes the importance of physical strength to compete with top shuttlers like An Se Young and Akane Yamaguchi.

Devika Sihag, the newly-crowned Thailand Masters Super 300 champion, has attributed her breakthrough victory to the months of rigorous training alongside double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and guidance from renowned Indonesian coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.

Hailing from Haryana, the 20-year-old made history as the third Indian woman to win the Super 300 women's singles title after Saina Nehwal and Sindhu. Sihag explained how Sindhu's discipline and hard work served as a motivation for her own growth.

Devika, who aims to break into the top-30 in the BWF rankings by year-end, continues to find inspiration in players like Tai Tzu Ying and Sindhu. She acknowledges the current dominance of players like An Se Young and Akane Yamaguchi, thus focusing on enhancing her physical strength to stay competitive at the top level.

(With inputs from agencies.)