Asian Games 2026: Jay Meena Scripts History, Assures India’s First-Ever Soft Tennis Medal After Thrilling Semi-Final Qualification
Aichi-Nagoya: Jay Meena assured India’s first-ever medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games after advancing to the men’s singles semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 edition. 国際大会情報 #第20回アジア競技大会 #愛知名古屋2026 ／ シングルス ◎男子（決勝ラウンド・準々決勝） MEENA Jay（IND）④-3 NUGUIT Sherwin 1G 0-4 2G 4-2 3G 2-4 4G 4-2 5G 5-3 6G 2-4 7G 7-5 MEENA Jay（IND）選手がファイナル⑦-5で勝利し、銅メダル以上確定！… pic.twitter.com/ANEo1FKN2C — 日本ソフトテニス連盟【公式】…
Aichi-Nagoya 2026: Jay Meena Carries Indian Soft Tennis to First Medal at Asian Games, Secures Semi-Final Spot
Jay Meena, representing India, scripted history as he secured the nation's maiden medal in men's soft tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The 23-year-old ensured India's first-ever Soft Tennis medal after advancing to the men's singles semi-finals.
In a thrilling quarter-final match against the Philippines' Sherwin Nuguit, Meena emerged victorious with a hard-fought score of 4-3, culminating in the decisive 7-5 win in the 7th game. The scoreline, 0-4, 4-2, 2-4, 5-3, 2-4, 7-5, showcases Meena's resilience and skill in overcoming a tough challenge from his opponent.
With this remarkable achievement, Meena's qualification guarantees India its first medal in the Soft Tennis category at the Asian Games. Meena is now set to compete in the semi-finals, aiming to continue his historic campaign and secure a place in the gold medal match.
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