Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar and Suraj Chand Win Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men’s Squash Team

The Indian Men's Squash Team has added another prestigious medal to the nation's tally at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, clinching a Bronze after a hard-fought campaign. Their journey for gold culminated in a gripping semi-final clash against traditional rivals Malaysia, where India ultimately went down 1-2, thereby confirming their bronze medal finish. Nitesh Siwach Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Men’s Greco-Roman 97kg Wrestling.

This medal underscores India's consistent prowess in Asian squash and adds to the country's growing haul at the ongoing Games. The team's performance throughout the tournament has been a testament to their dedication, skill, and strategic gameplay.

Semifinal Showdown: India vs Malaysia

The crucial men's team semi-final unfolded on October 1, 2026, at the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena, commencing at 13:00 JST (09:30 IST). The Indian quartet, comprising Abhay Singh, Veer Chotrani, Velavan Senthilkumar, and Suraj Chand, faced a challenging Malaysian lineup in a bid to reach the gold medal match.

Malaysia took an early lead as their top player, Eain Yow Ng, defeated India's Abhay Singh in the opening rubber with a 3-0 victory (8-11, 8-11, 8-11). Singh, who had previously secured a silver medal in men's singles at these Games, battled hard but couldn't break Ng's momentum.

India's hopes were revitalized in the second match when Veer Chotrani delivered a superb performance against Sanjay Jeeva. Chotrani dominated the encounter, securing a comprehensive 3-0 win (11-4, 11-8, 11-5) and leveling the tie at 1-1. This set up a thrilling decider for a spot in the final.

In the decisive third rubber, Velavan Senthilkumar faced Ameeshanraj Chandaran. Senthilkumar fought valiantly, taking the first game, but ultimately succumbed to Chandaran in four games, losing 1-3 (12-10, 6-11, 8-11, 9-11). This result meant Malaysia advanced to the final, while India proudly secured the bronze medal, as both losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze in team squash events. India Qualify For Asian Games 2026 Cricket Final, Step Up Gold Medal Match Against Pakistan.

The Bronze Medal-Winning Squad

The Indian men's squash team that clinched the bronze medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games includes:

• Abhay Singh
• Veer Chotrani
• Velavan Senthilkumar
• Suraj Chand

The team events for squash at the Asian Games 2026 commenced on September 23 and concluded on October 2, with all matches staged at the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena.

This bronze medal marks a significant achievement for Indian squash, building on the strong performances seen at previous Asian Games. It highlights the depth of talent within the squad and their collective determination to succeed on the international stage, bringing pride to the nation.

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