Joshna Chinappa

September 28, 2026 10:33 AM

Asian Games: India women’s squash team beat China 2-1; Volleyball team defeat Hong Kong 3-0

India began their women's team squash campaign at the Asian Games with a 2-1 victory over China, while the men's volleyball team continued its winning run with a 3-0 victory over Hong Kong on Day 9 of the continental showpiece. India recovered from Shameena Riaz's five-game defeat to Yin Ziyuan to clinch the squash tie 2-1, with Tanvi Khanna and Joshna Chinappa securing straight-game victories. Shameena put up a strong fight against Yin before going down 11-8, 11-6, 9-11, 9-11, 14-12. Tanvi t...

September 26, 2026 2:38 PM

Asian Games: President Murmu Hails India’s Medal-Winning Performances in Kabaddi, Squash, Shooting

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated India’s women’s kabaddi team, squash mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, and shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. Hailing the Indian shooting trio for their silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event, President Murmu highlighted the collective effort behind their podium finish. “Warmest congratulations...

September 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Asian Games 2026: Joshna-Senthilkumar, Anahat, Abhay lead Indian squash’s medal surge

Indian squash players assured themselves of three medals as Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar entered the mixed doubles semifinals, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to the last four in singles at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday. Joshna, playing in a record seventh Asian Games, and Senthilkumar began the winning spree with an 11-3, 11-5 victory over the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado in the mixed doubles quarterfinals. India's first ever junior world ...