Asian Games Squash Medal
Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar assure India a squash medal at Asian Games.
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Chinappa’s latest medal comes 16 years after her first Asian Games medal.
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Before this event, Chinappa had won two Asian Games silver medals and three bronze medals.
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The quarterfinal against the Philippines lasted less than half an hour.
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In their earlier all-Indian match, Chinappa and Senthilkumar won 11-7, 11-10; Chand and Riaz fought back from 7-9 to level the second game at 9-9 before the veterans took the deciding point.
Indian squash players Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar have secured at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games after defeating the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado 11-3, 11-5 in their mixed doubles quarterfinal according to The Statesman. The pair will now face Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semifinals, with a medal guaranteed regardless of the outcome.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Chinappa, 40, who earned her sixth Asian Games medal — a remarkable achievement 16 years after winning her first medal at the Games. News18 reported that the duo had previously defeated fellow Indians Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz 11-7, 11-10 to reach the quarterfinals.
Chinappa's Long Journey to Asian Games Glory
Chinappa has built an impressive record across six Asian Games medal wins spanning 16 years. Before this tournament, she had claimed two silver medals and three bronze medals. At 40 years old, she continues to compete at an elite level and remains a cornerstone of India's squash program. Her latest achievement proves her staying power in international competition.
Quick Dispatch Against Philippines Pair
The quarterfinal match against the Philippines lasted less than 30 minutes, according to reports. Chinappa and Senthilkumar dominated both games, winning 11-3 in the first set and 11-5 in the second. The comfortable scoreline demonstrated their superior court control and tactical awareness against their opponents.
Tight All-Indian Battle Before Philippine Contest
Before reaching the quarterfinals, Chinappa and Senthilkumar faced an intense all-Indian clash against Suraj Chand and Shameena Riaz. The match went to two close games. Chand and Riaz fought back from 7-9 down in the second game to tie it at 9-9, but Chinappa and Senthilkumar took the decisive point. The first game went 11-7, and Senthilkumar and Chinappa clinched victory 11-10 in the second.
Semifinals Matchup Against Hong Kong's Top Pair
Chinappa and Senthilkumar now await Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semifinals. With a bronze medal already secured, they can play freely in pursuit of a podium finish. A semifinal victory would place them in the gold medal match and set the stage for India's best possible result in mixed doubles squash at these Asian Games.
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