Indian shuttler Devika Sihag claimed her first International Challenge title by winning the women’s singles event at the Malaysia International Challenge 2025 in Ipoh today. The 20-year-old defeated fifth-seeded compatriot Isharani Baruah 15-7, 15-12 in the final.
The tournament is being played under the BWF’s experimental 3×15 scoring format, where games are played to 15 points instead of the usual 21. This victory adds to Sihag’s successful 2024 season, where she also won titles at the Swedish Open and Portugal International at the International Series level. The Malaysia International Challenge is a Grade 3, Level 1 event in the BWF’s Continental Circuit.
Sihag’s recent success follows her victory at the senior National Badminton Championships in Bengaluru last year.
