Squash: Indian Women's team signs off with bronze
The trio of veteran Joshna Chinappa, Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna went down 1-2 to Hong Kong.
Joshna Chinappa, Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna
HANGZHOU: The Indian Women's squash team signed off with a bronze medal after going down fighting to Hong Kong in the semifinals at the Asian Games here on Friday.
The trio of veteran Joshna Chinappa, Anahat Singh and Tanvi Khanna went down 1-2 to Hong Kong.
BRONZE GLORY in Squash!
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) September 29, 2023
Our Women's Squash Team of @Anahat_Singh13, @joshnachinappa, Tanvi, and @DipikaPallikal has displayed incredible resilience and skill at the #AsianGames2022, securing the BRONZE MEDAL!
Great effort, champs! #Cheer4India#JeetegaBharat… pic.twitter.com/DMKdcOn9lK
Joshna was the only Indian who won her match as she defeated world number 24 Tze Lok Ho 3-2 (7-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8) to level the tie after Tanvi went down meekly (3-0) to Sin Yuk Chan in the opener.
Playing against high-ranked and experienced opponent in Lee Ka Yi, the 15-year-old Anahat tried her best.
The teenager saved eight match points as she went from 10-2 to 10-10 in the third game but eventually lost the final (0-3) 8-11, 7-11, 10-12 and the tie.