Asian Games: Joshna makes history with sixth medal; Anahat, Abhay storm into semis
Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa has secured her sixth Asian Games medal after reaching the mixed doubles semifinals. Alongside her partner Velavan Senthilkumar and teammates Anahat and Abhay Singh, India is guaranteed three medals in the squash events.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a historic milestone for Indian squash, highlighting the longevity and continued dominance of veteran athletes in continental sports.
NEW DELHI: India assured themselves of three squash medals at the Asian Games 2026 on Friday as Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar entered the mixed doubles semifinals, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to the last four in the women’s and men’s singles respectively.For Joshna, the semifinal berth carried added significance. The 40-year-old, competing at her record seventh Asian Games, secured her sixth medal at the continental showpiece with Senthilkumar. The Indian duo produced a dominant 11-3, 11-5 win over the Philippines’ David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado in their quarterfinal.Junior world champion Anahat and Abhay also continued their campaigns with straight-game victories, leaving India with three medal assurances across the squash events.Asian Games Full Coverage | Medal Tally | ScheduleJoshna seals sixth Asian Games medalJoshna and Senthilkumar needed less than half an hour to dispatch the Philippine pair at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena.
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