Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena confirms India’s first-ever medal in soft tennis after entering semifinals
Jay Meena's 4-3 quarterfinal win over Sherwin Nuguit guarantees India at least a bronze medal in soft tennis.
- On Wednesday, Indian player Jay Meena reached the Asian Games soft tennis semifinals in Nagoya, securing India's first-ever medal in the sport.
- Earlier, Meena dominated Pakistan's Arain Hussain with a 4-0 win in Group D to qualify for the quarterfinals.
- A thrilling seven-game quarterfinal saw Meena beat Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit 4-3 .
- Meena will play his last-four clash later in the day against the winner of Japan's Takuya Kurosaka versus Chinese Taipei's Yu-sung Chang.
- This achievement marks Meena's third participation in the Asian Games, having competed in the 2018 and 2022 editions before his historic performance in Aichi-Nagoya.
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Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena Assures India’s First-ever Soft Tennis Medal
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Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena assures India's first-ever soft tennis medal
Jay Meena made history for India by advancing to the men's singles semi-finals in soft tennis. He won against Sherwin Nuguit from the Philippines in a closely contested quarter-final match. Manu Bhaker also progressed to the women's 10m air pistol final, showcasing strong performances in shooting. Additionally, several Indian rowers and canoeists qualified for their respective finals after impressive heats.
Asian Games: Jay Meena scripts history, assures India soft tennis medal
Jay Meena has secured India's first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis by reaching the men's singles semifinals. He achieved this historic feat by defeating Sherwin Nuguit of the Philippines in a thrilling seven-game match. Meena, participating in his third Asian Games, had also previously beaten Pakistan's Arain Hussain in the group stage.
Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena confirms India’s first-ever medal in soft tennis after entering semifinals
Jay Meena created history on Wednesday after he confirmed India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in soft tennis after reaching the semifinals in the ongoing 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
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