Asian Games 2026: Indian women’s table tennis team remains unbeaten; men suffer shock defeat to Iran
India’s women won both group matches, while the men fell to Iran after a 346th-ranked player upset Manush Shah.
- On Sunday at the Asian Games 2026, the Indian women's table tennis team secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Singapore, while the men's team suffered a 0-3 defeat against Iran in Group F.
- Both Indian teams previously opened their campaigns with identical 3-0 victories over Indonesia, establishing strong momentum entering Sunday's Group F matches.
- Trailing 1-2 against Singapore, the Indian women's team rallied as Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade secured crucial wins, with Yashaswini clinching the decisive rubber 3-2 to complete the comeback.
- Against Iran, Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar lost their opening matches, while Harmeet Desai fell 2-3 to World No. Nima Alamian in a competitive fifth rubber.
- Both Indian squads prepare for final group-stage fixtures against Pakistan scheduled for Monday, September 21, with the women's unbeaten record on the line.
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Asian Games 2026: Iran Sweep India 3-0 in Men’s Table Tennis Team Event
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India’s men’s table tennis team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Iran in their Group F encounter at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, after Nima Alamian edged Harmeet Desai in a five-game contest to seal the tie. Sports News | Asian Games 2026: Iran Sweep India 3-0 in Men’s Table Tennis Team Event.
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India’s men’s table tennis team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Iran in their Group F encounter at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, after Nima Alamian edged Harmeet Desai in a five-game contest to seal the tie.
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The Indian women's table tennis team secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Singapore in the Asian Games Group F match, with Sreeja Akula and Yashaswini Ghorpade delivering crucial wins. In contrast, the Indian men's team suffered a 0-3 defeat to Iran in their Group F encounter. Both teams had previously started their campaigns with dominant 3-0 wins over Indonesia.
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