Asian Games: Indian women’s table tennis team sweeps past Pakistan to enter QF

September 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Asian Games: Indian women’s table tennis team sweeps past Pakistan to enter QF

The Indian women's table tennis team swept past Pakistan 3-0 to top Group F and qualify for the quarterfinals of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. Sutirtha Mukherjee, who won a bronze medal in women's doubles at the previous edition in Hangzhou, gave India a winning start by defeating Aleena Khan 11-3, 11-3, 11-4 in just 10 minutes. Asian Games debutant Syndrela Das then beat Kalsoom Khan 11-6, 11-7, 11-5 to put India within touching distance of victory. Sreeja Akula completed the cl...

Suchika Tariyal storms into MMA semifinal at Asian Games

September 21, 2026 10:11 AM

Suchika Tariyal storms into MMA semifinal at Asian Games

Indian mixed martial artist Suchika Tariyal assured India of its first medal at the Asian Games after advancing to the semifinal of the women’s traditional 60kg MMA event in Nagoya on Sunday. Suchika defeated Mongolia’s Altanchimeg Baigalmaa to book her place in the last four. Baigalmaa came out aggressively in the second and final round, looking to turn the contest in her favour. However, Suchika held firm defensively despite sustained pressure. As Baigalmaa continued her attacks, Suchik...