{
  "id": 8934593,
  "title": "India enjoy double victory over Pakistan in Asian Games table tennis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/india-enjoy-double-victory-over-pakistan-in-asian-games-table-tennis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T13:03:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/india-enjoy-double-victory-over-pakistan-in-asian-games-table-tennis-1.500682582"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: India's men's and women's table tennis teams have both advanced to the Asian Games quarter-finals after each achieving a 3-0 win against Pakistan, according to wire material. The men's team rebounded from a previous loss, while the women's team continued their unbeaten streak with another impressive performance, securing the top spot in Group F with three consecutive victories. Indian men bounce back Following their opening defeat to Iran, the Indian men's team dominated Pakistan with a 3-0 scoreline. World No. 97 Harmeet Desai initiated India's victory by defeating Muhammad Khan 11-4, 11-3, 11-5 in straight sets. Captain G Sathiyan followed up with an equally impressive 11-1, 11-8, 11-9 win over Abbas Khan. Payas Jain sealed the match for India with a 11-2, 11-5, 11-7 win over the other Muhammad Khan. Indian women's team maintains perfect run In the women's category, Sutirtha Mukherjee opened the match for India with a swift 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 victory over Aleena Khan, concluding the opening match in just 10 minutes. Seventeen-year-old Syndrela Das contributed to India's lead with a 11-6, 11-7, 11-5 win over Kalsoom Khan, currently ranked 99th in the ITTF women's singles rankings. Sreeja Akula clinched the match for India with a 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 win over Fatima Khan, completing the sweep in just 11 minutes and ensuring India's place in the quarter-finals.",
  "summary": "Dubai: India’s men’s and women’s table tennis teams both booked their places in the Asian Games quarter-finals after securing identical 3-0 victories over Pakistan on Monday. The men bounced back strongly following a previous defeat, while the women continued their unbeaten run with another dominant display, finishing top of Group F with three wins from three matches. Indian men bounce back The…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Asian Games Medal Tally: Where India stands after 4 more medals as China dominate",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/asian-games-medal-tally-where-india-stands-after-4-more-medals-as",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:46:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "In table tennis, handshakes and smiles as India beat Pakistan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/in-table-tennis-handshakes-and-smiles-as-india-beat-pakistan",
        "published": "2026-09-21T17:00:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}