Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Senthilkumar settle for squash mixed doubles bronze
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar lost a three-game semifinal to Hong Kong after securing India’s 3rd squash medal at the Asian Games.
- On Saturday, veteran squash player Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a bronze medal in mixed doubles at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 after a semifinal defeat to Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong.
- Playing in her record seventh Asian Games, Chinappa has now collected six medals at the continental event, surpassing the previous record held by former squash player Saurav Ghosal, who retired last year.
- In the intense semifinal, the Indian duo narrowly lost 1-2 to Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong, with two games decided by a single point after the pair earned three match points in the decider.
- Before the semifinal, the duo had dominated their quarterfinal on Friday, defeating the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado 11-3, 11-5 in under 30 minutes to secure the podium finish.
- Meanwhile, compatriots Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to their respective singles semifinals, maintaining pursuit of direct qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics where squash will debut.
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Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Senthilkumar settle for squash mixed doubles bronze
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles squash event at the Asian Games. They were defeated by Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in a close semi-final match. In athletics, Sawan Barwal achieved a national record by winning the silver medal in the men's marathon. Meanwhile, other Indian athletes performed well in various events, contributing to the country's overall medal tally.
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Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Senthilkumar Assure India Of Squash Mixed Doubles Medal
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar beat the Philippines 11-3, 11-5 to assure India of a squash mixed doubles medal at the Asian Games 2026. They will face Hong Kong in Saturday’s semifinal
At 40 and in her seventh Asian Games, Joshna Chinnappa takes it one day at a time
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar sealed a mixed doubles medal by reaching the Asian Games semi-finals. For Chinappa, her seventh Games is a milestone she never imagined reaching, built on controlled training, meditation and a focus on the present.
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