Asian Games: Joshna Chinappa-Velavan Assure India of Squash Mixed Doubles Medal
The loss gave Chinappa her sixth Asian Games medal and Senthilkumar his first as Hong Kong won the decider 11-10.
- On Saturday, Indian squash pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
- Falling 1-2 to Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong, the pair missed three match points while leading 10-8 in the tense third game.
- This podium finish marks Chinappa's sixth Asian Games medal, adding to her collection of three bronze and two silver medals at the continental event.
- Defeating Philippines pair Jemyca Aribado and David Pelino 2-0 on Friday, the duo secured their semifinal berth where they competed for the bronze medal.
- Former Asian Games gold medallist Harinder Pal Sandhu coaches the Indian squash team at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, aiming to replicate their five-medal performance from Hangzhou 2023.
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Asian Games: Joshna Chinappa makes history with sixth medal; Anahat, Abhay storm into semis as India assure three squash medals
India has secured three squash medals at the Asian Games 2026, with notable performances from their athletes. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar reached the semifinals of mixed doubles after dominating their match. Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh also advanced to the semifinals in women's and men's singles respectively. Each of these players is aiming for gold and potential Olympic qualification.
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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