The Indian table tennis contingent launched its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Toyota City on Sept. 20, sending a 10-member squad into the continental tournament. Led by prominent players including Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, Harmeet Desai, and Sreeja Akula, the squad competed across seven medal categories spanning singles, doubles, and team disciplines.
Mixed Doubles Success at Aichi-Nagoya 2026
India concluded its table tennis campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Games with a single bronze medal, secured by the mixed doubles pair of Manush Shah and Diya Chitale, according to tournament results. The duo, ranked world No. 8, advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Hong Kong China’s world No. 4 pair, Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem, by a 3-1 margin in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, Manush and Diya fell 4-0 to the People’s Republic of China’s world No. 2 team, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, securing the bronze finish.
Team Events and Singles Early Exits
The competition structure opened with team events before transitioning to individual brackets, culminating in the final medal rounds on Sept. 28. India’s broader campaign concluded earlier on Sept. 26 when the country’s final two remaining singles competitors, Manush Shah and Yashaswini Ghorpade, were eliminated in the round of 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win in table tennis at the Asian Games 2026?
India won one bronze medal in table tennis, earned in the mixed doubles event by Manush Shah and Diya Chitale.
Who defeated India’s mixed doubles pair in the semi-finals?
China’s world No. 2 pair, Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha, defeated Manush Shah and Diya Chitale 4-0.
When did the Indian table tennis team begin competing?
The campaign began on Sept. 20 in Toyota City with the team events.
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