Indian Squash players secured three medals at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 25, 2026. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar reached the mixed doubles semifinals, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh entered the women’s and men’s singles semifinals. Their progress guaranteed India at least three bronze medals in squash.

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In squash, players who reach the semifinals are assured of a medal because both losing semifinalists receive bronze medals. India’s strong performance across mixed doubles and singles has therefore added three medals to its Asian Games campaign.

Indian Squash Players Reach Semifinals

The Indian Squash contingent produced a strong showing across multiple events at the Asian Games. Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar secured their place in the mixed doubles semifinals after defeating the Philippines pair of David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado.

The Indian pair won the quarterfinal match in straight games, with a score of 11-3, 11-5. Their comfortable victory helped them move into the next stage and assured India of a medal in mixed doubles.

At the same time, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh also advanced to their respective singles semifinals. Their victories meant that India secured two additional medals from the women’s and men’s singles events.

Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar in Mixed Doubles

Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar delivered a controlled performance in their mixed doubles quarterfinal. They defeated the Philippines team of David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado in two games.

The Indian pair dominated the match from the beginning and won the first game 11-3. They continued their momentum in the second game and finished it 11-5.

The victory secured their place in the semifinals and guaranteed India a medal in the mixed doubles competition. Their performance also added to India’s presence in the later stages of the squash events.

Joshna Chinappa has been one of India’s experienced squash players and has represented the country at several Asian Games. Her participation in the 2026 edition adds another chapter to her long international career.

Anahat Singh Reaches Women’s Singles Semifinal

Young Indian player Anahat Singh also advanced to the women’s singles semifinal after a convincing quarterfinal victory over Tanvi Khanna.

Anahat won the match 11-2, 11-5, 11-3. She maintained control throughout the contest and secured the victory in three straight games.

Her entry into the semifinal guaranteed India another squash medal at the Asian Games 2026. The result also strengthened India’s position in the women’s singles competition.

Anahat’s performance has been one of the notable results for the Indian squash team during the current Games. She will now continue her campaign in the semifinal with a chance to compete for a higher medal.

Abhay Singh Advances in Men’s Singles

In the men’s singles event, Abhay Singh secured another medal for India by reaching the semifinal. He defeated Japan’s Ryonosuke Tsukue in the quarterfinal.

Abhay won the match 11-4, 11-3, 11-6. The Indian player controlled the match across all three games and did not allow his Japanese opponent to take a game.

His victory guaranteed India another medal and gave the country representation in the men’s singles semifinals. Abhay’s performance added to the strong results produced by the Indian squash players on September 25.

Three Medals Secured by India

The results of the quarterfinals meant that Indian Squash players secured three medals at the Asian Games 2026.

The first medal came from Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar in mixed doubles. Anahat Singh secured the second medal through her progress in women’s singles, while Abhay Singh secured the third after reaching the men’s singles semifinal.

The medal count could increase depending on the results of the semifinal matches. Players who win their semifinals will move into the gold medal match, while the losing semifinalists will receive bronze medals.

Squash Events at Asian Games 2026

Squash at the Asian Games features several competitions for both men and women. These include men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.

The sport requires players to combine speed, fitness, movement and accuracy. Matches are played in a closed court, with athletes using different angles and shots to put pressure on their opponents.

The Indian team has competed across several of these events during the 2026 Asian Games. The performances of Chinappa, Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have brought India into the medal stages of three competitions.

Veer Chotrani Exits Men’s Singles

India’s Veer Chotrani also competed in the men’s singles quarterfinals but could not progress to the semifinals. He lost to Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan by a 3-1 score.

The defeat ended Chotrani’s campaign in the men’s singles event and meant that he could not add another medal for India from that quarterfinal.

Despite the result, India continued to have a strong presence in the men’s singles through Abhay Singh, who successfully defeated Japan’s Ryonosuke Tsukue and advanced to the semifinals.

India’s Squash Campaign Continues

The progress of Joshna Chinappa, Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh has given India three confirmed squash medals at the Asian Games 2026.

The Indian Squash team will now look ahead to the semifinal matches, where the players will compete for places in the gold medal contests. The results will determine whether the three guaranteed medals become silver or gold, while the losing semifinalists will retain bronze medals.

The performances in Aichi-Nagoya have added another important chapter to India’s campaign at the Asian Games 2026, with squash producing medals across mixed doubles, women’s singles and men’s singles.