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India win bronze in men's team event at Asian Games 2026. (Picture Credit: PTI)
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News18•01-10-2026, 17:10
India Secures Bronze in Men's Squash Team Event at Asian Games 2026
  • •India's men's squash team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026 after a 1-2 semifinal loss to Malaysia.
  • •The women's team also earned a bronze, falling to Hong Kong in their semifinal match.
  • •India concluded its squash campaign with two silver medals in singles, two bronze in team events, and one bronze in mixed doubles.
  • •Veer Chotrani won his match, but Abhay Singh and Velavan Senthilkumar lost their respective contests against Malaysian opponents.
  • •Tanvi staged a comeback win in the women's semifinal, but Anahat and veteran Joshana Chinappa were defeated, leading to India's bronze.

Key Questions Answered

India came up short against Malaysia, losing 1-2 in the men's team semifinal to settle for a bronze medal.

In the men's team semifinal, Veer Chotrani defeated Sanjay Jeeva, while Tanvi Khanna secured a fine comeback win over Ka Yi Lee in the women's team match.

Forty-year-old Joshna Chinappa set a record for playing in the most editions of the Asian Games among Indian athletes.