Women’s cricket team extends dominance, delivers India its first gold at Asian Games 2026

Toyota, Japan — As the Asian Games quarterfinals concluded in Nagoya-Aichi 2026, Thailand’s women’s table tennis team suffered a loss to India, resulting in their elimination from the competition. Securing a spot in the semifinals and a bronze medal depended on the outcome of this quarterfinal match. Thailand gained an early advantage after Orawan Paranang triumphed over Sreeja Akula with a score of 3-2, winning 7-11, 1-11, 11-9, 11-6, 12-10.

However, India regained control as Suthasini Sawettabut fell short against Yashaswini Ghorpade, losing 2-3 in a match that ended 11-8, 5-11, 7-11, 11-9, 11-9. The tie score remained 1-1. Jinnipa Sawettabut then claimed victory over Diya Chitale, winning 3-2 with a score of 11-7, 5-11, 7-11, 11-7, 13-11, returning Thailand’s lead to 2-1.

Despite Orawan facing Ghorpade once again, she was unable to secure the win, falling 0-3, 5-11, 8-11, 9-11 and the tie score reverted back to 2-2, prompting a fifth and decisive match. In this match, Suthasini lost to Akula, with the score 1-3, finalizing the result as 2-2 and sending the competition to a dramatic conclusion. Thailand’s women’s table tennis team’s campaign came to an end at the quarterfinal stage, while India advanced to the semifinals, securing at least a bronze medal.