Mixed Results at Asian Games
India Women Stage Dramatic Comeback While Men Fall to Iran at Asian Games
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Key Points
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Yashaswini Ghorpade opened India’s Singapore tie by defeating World No. 47 Zeng Jian 3-1, with game scores of 11-7, 11-3, 8-11 and 11-9.
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India’s women’s team secured its opening 3-0 win over Indonesia through victories by Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade; Ghorpade sealed the tie against Citra Rasmi with an 11-4, 11-4, 12-10 scoreline.
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The men’s loss to Iran was an upset on paper: Iran’s Noshad Alamiyan, ranked 346th, defeated India’s World No. 43 Manush Shah, while World No. 193 Benyamin Faraji beat India’s World No. 48 Manav Thakkar.
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In India’s men’s opening win over Indonesia, Manav Thakkar survived a five-game contest against Muhammad Junindra, winning 11-7, 8-11, 11-6, 6-11 and 11-9.
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After the first three group ties, India’s women were top of Group F with four points, ahead of their final group-stage match against Pakistan.
India's women's table tennis team staged a dramatic comeback to beat Singapore 3-2 in Group F at the Asian Games, with Yashaswini Ghorpade securing the deciding victory in five games. Tripura Chronicle reported the women rallied after trailing 1-2, bouncing back from a slow start to claim their second straight win. The men's team, however, stumbled badly, losing 0-3 to Iran despite a competitive effort.
India's women sit atop Group F with four points after three matches. They crushed Indonesia 3-0 in their opener and will face Pakistan next. The men began strong with a 3-0 win over Indonesia but were overwhelmed by Iran's upset victory.
Women Stage Second-Half Surge Against Singapore
India's women trailed 1-2 midway through their Singapore clash but refused to fold. Sreeja Akula won her match to level the tie at 2-2. Ghorpade then clinched it in the deciding game against Ming Loy, pushing the contest to five grueling games and securing the 3-2 victory. Tripura Chronicle noted this marked their second consecutive win of the group stage.
Ghorpade had set the tone earlier by defeating World No. 47 Zeng Jian 3-1 with scores of 11-7, 11-3, 8-11, and 11-9 in her opening match. Her consistency proved crucial as India's women clawed back from behind to stay unbeaten.
Indonesia Demolished, Pakistan Awaits Next
India's women dominated Indonesia 3-0 in their opening group match. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale, and Yashaswini Ghorpade each won their singles contests. Ghorpade especially impressed, dismantling Citra Rasmi 11-4, 11-4, 12-10 to cap a dominant team performance.
With four points from two wins, India's women enter their final group-stage tie against Pakistan as the favorites. Reaching the knockout rounds appears within reach if they maintain this form.
Men Stumble Against Iran in Major Upset
India's men crashed to a 0-3 loss against Iran, a shocking result on paper. Iran's Noshad Alamiyan, ranked 346th, upset India's World No. 43 Manush Shah. World No. 193 Benyamin Faraji beat India's World No. 48 Manav Thakkar. DailyHunt reported Iran completed the whitewash with a dominant performance.
The loss erased goodwill from India's strong 3-0 opening win over Indonesia. Manav Thakkar had fought hard against Muhammad Junindra, winning a five-game thriller 11-7, 8-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-9. That effort proved fleeting as Iran's lower-ranked players delivered the upset.
Pakistan Poses Critical Test for Both Teams
India's women and men both face Pakistan in their next group-stage ties. For the women, the match is likely a decider for first place in Group F. For the men, a win becomes critical to stay alive in the tournament after the Iran setback.
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