India assured of sepaktakraw medal after entering quadrant semis
The Indian men's sepaktakraw team has secured a medal at the Asian Games after reaching the semifinals of the quadrant competition. The team maintained an unbeaten record in the group stage to advance.
Why it matters
This marks a significant achievement for India in a niche regional sport on the international stage.
India was assured of a medal in the Asian Games sepaktakraw men's quadrant competition after the team entered the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Myanmar, keeping an unbeaten run intact to top group A here on Thursday.
India beat Myanmar 10-15 15-13 15-7 after having defeated Laos and Vietnam in their first two matches.
The 2-0 (15-12 15-9) win over Vietnam came earlier in the day. Indonesia topped Group B.
The semifinals will be held on Friday (October 2).
India are thus assured of at least a bronze medal.
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