India Squash Men's Team Crushes South Korea 3-0
India's men's squash team enters the Asian Games 2026 quarterfinals after a dominant 3-0 victory over South Korea.
The defending champions, India, delivered a masterclass in dominance at the 2026 Asian Games, securing a flawless 3-0 victory over South Korea in the men's squash team group stage. This clinical performance ensures India tops their group and marches straight into the quarterfinals in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
A Clinical Sweep by the Indian Squad
The Indian men's team showed no signs of weakness, dismantling their opponents in three consecutive matches to ensure a clean sweep. The momentum was established early by Velavan Senthilkumar, who set the tone for the day.
- Velavan Senthilkumar vs Na Jooyoung: Velavan took complete control of the court, winning in straight games with scores of 11-6, 11-4, and 11-7.
- Abhay Singh vs Ryu Jeongmin: Abhay followed up with a powerhouse performance, racing through the first game 11-4 and finishing with a staggering 11-1 victory in the final set.
- Veer Chotrani vs Oh Seojin: With the tie already decided, Veer Chotrani completed the rout, winning 11-6, 11-4, and 11-2.
This victory follows India's previous commanding 3-0 win against China, solidifying their status as the team to beat in the tournament.
A Golden Day for Indian Athletes
While the squash team celebrated, Monday was a whirlwind of medal successes and intense competition across various disciplines at the Asian Games.
Shooting and Athletics Success
In the shooting range, Esha Singh showcased incredible nerves of steel, clinching a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol individual final after a high-stakes series of shoot-offs. In athletics, Vithya Ramaraj added to India's tally by securing a bronze medal in the women's 400m hurdles.
Boxing Medals Confirmed
The boxing ring also brought joy to the Indian contingent. Two stars have already guaranteed themselves a place on the podium:
- Lovlina Borgohain secured her medal after defeating South Korea's Seong Suyeon in the women's 75kg quarterfinals.
- Priya also confirmed a medal by overcoming Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova in the women's 60kg quarterfinals.
Additionally, Pincky Balhara earned a bronze medal in the women's -78kg kurash category following a hard-fought semifinal against South Korea's Mo Sumin.
Other Key Highlights
The day saw mixed results across other sports. In archery, Chikitha Taniparthi advanced to the quarterfinals in the women's compound individual, while Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru progressed in the men's compound category after a tight 149-148 win over teammate Sahil Jadhav. In cricket, rain interrupted the men's quarterfinal against Afghanistan, but India progresses to the semifinals due to their higher seeding.