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India Triumphs Over Japan in Women's Squash, Secures Multiple Medals at Asian Games 2026
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News18•28-09-2026, 14:30
India Triumphs Over Japan in Women's Squash, Secures Multiple Medals at Asian Games 2026
- •India's women's squash team defeated Japan 2-1, with Tanvi Khanna sealing the victory after Joshana Chinappa's initial win.
- •Esha Singh clinched a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual final, adding to India's medal tally.
- •Pincky Balhara secured a bronze in kurash, while Lovlina Borgohain confirmed a medal in boxing by reaching the semifinals.
- •Indian archers Chikitha Taniparthi advanced to the quarterfinals, showcasing strong performances in individual rounds.
- •The men's squash team also registered a dominant 3-0 win over China, and India's cricket team progressed to the semifinals due to higher seeding.
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India defeated Japan 2-1 after Joshana Chinappa won her opening match against Erisa Sano and Tanvi Khanna secured the tie by defeating Akari Midorikawa in the deciding match, overcoming Anahat Singh's five-game loss to Satomi Watanabe.
Esha Singh won the silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual final after finishing with 38 points following a dramatic series of shoot-offs.
The men's quarterfinal match between India and Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, allowing India to progress to the semifinals by virtue of their higher seeding.
