Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar Storm Into Squash Mixed Doubles Semifinals, Assure India Of A Medal
Nagoya: India's Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar cruised past the Philippines’ Jemyca Aribado and David Pelino 2-0 (11-3, 11-5) in the quarter-finals to reach the mixed doubles semifinal and assure India of at least a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Friday. INTO THE SEMIFINALS! Asian Games 2026 | Squash Mixed Doubles – Quarterfinal Joshna Chinappa & Velavan Senthilkumar (both TAGG…
Nagoya, Japan hosted India's squash stars Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar as they advanced to the Mixed Doubles Semifinals, securing India's assurance of at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The duo defeated the Philippines' Jemyca Aribado and David Pelino with a convincing 2-0 scoreline of 11-3, 11-5. The victory marked their seventh consecutive appearance in the Asian Games, with Chinappa having made her seventh appearance at the continental competition.
The Indian duo will face Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi and Tang Ming Hong in the semi-finals on Saturday. The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya carries significance for Indian squash, as the men's and women's singles champions will earn qualification spots for the 2028 LA Olympics, where squash will make its debut.
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