Asian Games 2026 Squash Mixed Doubles Bronze for India

Asian Games 2026 Squash Mixed Doubles Bronze has been secured by India after Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar produced a determined performance in the mixed doubles semifinals. The Indian pair, both TAGG athletes, fought hard against Hong Kong’s Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong but eventually went down 1–2 in a closely contested encounter.

The semifinal featured several tight moments, with the Indian combination pushing their opponents throughout the match. Despite falling short of a place in the final, Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar’s semifinal appearance ensures a bronze medal for India at the Asian Games 2026.

Asian Games 2026 Squash Mixed Doubles Bronze Secured

The Indian pair faced a strong Hong Kong combination in the mixed doubles semifinal. Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong managed to edge the contest 2–1, but the narrow result reflected the competitive nature of the match.

The game scores were:
Game 1: India 10–11 Hong Kong
Game 2: India 11–2 Hong Kong
Game 3: India 10–11 Hong Kong
The match went right down to the wire in both the first and third games. India lost those games by the narrowest possible margin, while the second game saw Chinappa and Senthilkumar respond emphatically with an 11–2 victory.

Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar Win Bronze

Although the Indian pair could not progress to the gold-medal match, their semifinal appearance guarantees them a place on the Asian Games podium.

For Joshna Chinappa, the result adds another significant moment to her long career in Indian squash. Her experience and competitive approach were important as the Indian pair battled against a quality Hong Kong team.

Velavan Senthilkumar also played a key role in the campaign. Together, the two TAGG athletes managed to reach the semifinals and secure India another medal in squash at the continental event.

The bronze medal is particularly significant because the mixed doubles format demands effective coordination between both players. Communication, positioning and the ability to respond quickly to changes in rallies are crucial, and the Indian pair demonstrated their fighting spirit throughout the semifinal.

A Close Battle Against Hong Kong

The opening game was extremely tight. India narrowly missed out at 10–11, giving the Hong Kong pair an early advantage.

Chinappa and Senthilkumar responded strongly in the second game. They took control of the exchanges and secured an impressive 11–2 win to level the semifinal at 1–1.

With the match reduced to a deciding third game, both pairs fought for every point. India once again reached 10 points, but Hong Kong managed to edge ahead and close out the game 11–10.

The final scoreline of 1–2 therefore does not fully reflect how closely contested the semifinal was. Two of the three games were decided by just a single point.