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 after a narrow 1-2 defeat against Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong.
- Chinappa and Senthilkumar advanced to the semi-finals on Friday by defeating the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado 11-3, 11-5 in under 30 minutes, guaranteeing India at least a bronze medal.
- In the semi-final, the Indian duo lost 10-11, 11-2, 10-11 to Lee and Tang. Despite earning three match points in the final game, they could not secure the decisive point needed for the gold medal match.
- For 40-year-old Chinappa, this medal marks her sixth at the continental event, coming 16 years after her first Asian Games podium finish. She is competing in her seventh successive Games since the 2002 Busan edition.
- Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have advanced to the singles semi-finals, competing for direct qualification spots to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash will make its debut.
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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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