India Secures Historic Medals at Asian Table Tennis Championships

The Indian men's team clinched a third consecutive bronze, while the women's team earned their first-ever medal at the prestigious event.

The Indian men's table tennis team guaranteed a bronze medal after defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
Manav Thakkar led the men's team with a crucial victory over Kazakhstan's top-ranked player, Kirill Gerassimenko.
The Indian women's team made history by winning their first bronze medal at the Asian Championships, after a semifinal loss to Japan.
Key performances from Manika Batra and Ayhika Mukherjee helped the women's team overcome South Korea in the quarterfinals.
Coach Massimo Costantini emphasized the importance of building a strong team with depth, which contributed to India's success.