Asian Games 2026: Teqball debutant Quimcy Dsouza reaches semifinals after impressive winning run
- On Friday, Indian teqball debutant Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza secured her place in the women's singles semifinals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after topping her group with two consecutive victories in Nagoya, Japan.
- A 24-year-old test engineer at Decathlon, Quimcy is a seven-time national champion and trailblazer for the sport in India. She recorded a ninth-place finish at the 2026 Teqball World Championships in Romania earlier this year.
- Quimcy defeated Japan's Yuina Sakamoto 2-1 in 43 minutes in her opening match, then dominated Cambodia's Koemyean Dy 2-0 in 24 minutes to advance directly to the semifinals.
- Facing Indonesia's Sumaya in Saturday's semifinal, Quimcy continues her quest for a historic medal in teqball's Asian Games debut. The sport is making its first appearance at the Games.
- Partnering with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg, Quimcy will compete in the mixed doubles event tomorrow against the Philippines' Jhoana Abulencia and Prince Agustin. The mixed doubles campaign marks her second competitive avenue at the Games.
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Asian Games 2026: Teqball Debutant Quimcy Dsouza Storms into Semifinals
Quimcy produced a strong comeback in her Group A, Match 2 encounter against Japan's Yuina Sakamoto, recovering from a 10-12 loss in the opening game to win the next two games 12-11, 13-11 and seal a hard-fought 2-1 victory
Who is Quimcy Dsouza? India's teqball star nears historic Asian Games medal
Asian Games 2026: Quimcy Dsouza reached the women’s singles semi-final after topping her group in teqball’s Asian Games debut. The Indian is now one win away from a maiden medal for the country in the sport.
One win from history: India’s Quimcy Dsouza stuns top seed to storm into Teqball semis at Asian Games
Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has advanced to the semifinals of Teqball after a gripping comeback victory over Japan's top seed Yuina Sakamoto. Following this, she showcased her skills by securing a decisive win against Cambodia's Koemyean DY. This outstanding performance not only cements her place in the semifinals but also positions her for a potential historic medal for India, where she will challenge Indonesia's Ima Sumaya next.
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