Devika Sihag

Badminton Player

Indian Hansi, Haryana, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionBadminton Player
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/04/2005
Age21 years
BirthplaceHansi, Haryana, India

Latest News about Devika Sihag

26/01/2026

Devika Sihag won the Thailand Masters Super 300 women's singles title, defeating Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei who retired midway due to injury. This victory marked her first major BWF World Tour title and made her the third Indian woman to win a BWF Super 300 event, joining P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal.

February 2026

Devika Sihag secured her second consecutive international title by winning the Azerbaijan International tournament in Baku. She defeated compatriot Navya Kanderi in the final with scores of 21-10 and 21-13, further establishing her status as a rising star in Indian badminton.

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Bio/Wiki

Known For
  • Being the third Indian Woman to win Super 300 Title (2026) after P.V. Sindhu and Saina Nehwal
  • Winning the Thailand Masters Super 300 title (2026), her first major BWF World Tour title

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (172 cm)
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBhavan Vidyalaya, Sector 27, Chandigarh
College/UniversityChitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab
DegreeA bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherLawyer
MotherSunil Maan (Social Science Teacher)
Siblings1 (younger)

Career

International DebutMalaysia International in August 2025
Ranking63 (as of January 2026)
HandednessRight
Records
  • Year: 2024 Achievements: Won the Swedish Open women’s singles title, Won the Portugal International women’s singles title, Finished as runner-up at the Estonian International tournament, Finished as runner-up at the Dutch International tournament
  • Year: 2024–25 Achievements: Won the Senior National Badminton Championship title in India
  • Year: 2025 Achievements: Won her first international title at the Malaysia International tournament, Finished as runner-up at the Indonesia Masters Super 100 tournament, Won a bronze medal at the World University Games
  • Year: 2026 Achievements: Won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title, her first major BWF World Tour title, Became the third Indian woman to win a Badminton World Federation (BMF) Super 300 tournament, Achieved her career-best Badminton World Federation (BMF) world ranking of 63 in January 2026
  • Year: 2026 Achievements: Won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title, her first major BWF World Tour title, Became the third Indian woman to win a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament, Achieved her career-best Badminton World Federation (BWF) world ranking of 63 in January 2026
  • Year: 2026 Achievements: Won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title, her first major BWF World Tour title, Became the third Indian woman to win a Badminton World Federation (BWF) Super 300 tournament, Achieved her career-best Badminton World Federation (BWF) world ranking of 63 in January 2026, Won the Azerbaijan International tournament in Baku, securing her second consecutive international title

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_devikasihag_/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Devika hails from the Panchkula district of Haryana and started playing badminton at a young age.
2. At the age of 9, her father enrolled her and her younger brother in badminton training at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula.
3. Initially hesitant about badminton due to the pressure of studies, she began to enjoy the sport after seeing success at district and state levels.
4. Her height has contributed to her powerful smashes and attacking style, reminiscent of P.V. Sindhu.
5. Devika won her first junior national title in 2018 and made a name for herself in senior competitions.
6. In 2024, she not only won her first senior national title but also excelled at the Haryana State Badminton Championship.
7. After moving to Bengaluru for advanced training, she benefited from coaching by former Olympic medallist P.V. Sindhu's coach.
8. Despite early struggles in international matches, Devika overcame challenges and brought home medals from various tournaments.
9. She trains under coaches including Umendra Rana and practices alongside P.V. Sindhu under coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama.
10. She was selected to represent India at the World School Games in 2022 after winning trials in Pune.
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