Indian Women's Team Loses 1-2 to Hong Kong, Signs Off with Bronze Medal
Anahat Singh squandered four match points as India fell 1-2, while Tanvi Khanna’s comeback kept the team on the podium.
- On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Indian Women's Squash Team secured a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after falling 1-2 to Hong Kong in the semifinals.
- Anahat Singh suffered a narrow five-game defeat to Sin Yuk Chan in the opening match, lasting 36 minutes, while Tanvi Khanna leveled the tie with a 26-minute comeback victory over Lee Ka-yi.
- Veteran Joshana Chinappa fell in straight games to Tze Lok Ho in the deciding singles match, sealing the 1-2 team loss and confirming India's bronze medal status.
- Hong Kong advances to Friday's final, where they will face either Japan or Malaysia at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena for the women's squash team title.
- The team, featuring 18-year-old Anahat, hoped to improve upon their Hangzhou 2022 Asiad performance, concluding their campaign with a valiant effort in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Asian Games: India win women’s team squash bronze after Anahat Singh’s heartbreak
India's women's squash team claimed a bronze medal after facing a 1-2 defeat from Hong Kong in the semifinals. Anahat Singh's match was intense, yet she fell short despite holding match points. Tanvi Khanna fought back to equalise, but ultimately, Joshna Chinappa couldn't secure victory against Ho Tze Lok in the decisive match. This result contributes to India's notable achievement of four squash medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.
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Hong Kong’s women will battle for squash team gold at the Asian Games after a thrilling semi-final battle with India on Thursday. In a back-and-forth tussle, it was Tomato Ho Tze-lok’s victory over Joshna Chinappa that secured her side a place in Friday’s final. Ho’s 3-0 win in the final match gave Hong Kong a 2-1 triumph after Chan Sin-yuk had fought her way past individual silver medallist Anahat Singh, only for Tanvi Khanna to even things up …
Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna and Joshna Chinappa Win Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Squash Women's Team | 🏆 LatestLY
India's Women's Squash Team, featuring Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna, and veteran Joshna Chinappa, clinched a bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on October 1. They secured the podium after a hard-fought 1-2 semi-final defeat against Hong Kong, China. 🏆 Anahat Singh, Tanvi Khanna and Joshna Chinappa Win Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Squash Women's Team.
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