The Indian women’s squash team settled for bronze after suffering a 1-2 loss to Hong Kong in the team semi-finals at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou.Tanvi Khanna lost to Sin Yuk Chan 6-11, 7-11, 3-11 in straight games in a match that lasted only 22 minutes in the first match, but Joshna Chinappa restored parity in the second match, winning 7-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6, 11-8 against Tze Lok Ho.
Anahat Singh’s valiant efforts in the decider were in vain as she lost 8-11, 7-11, 10-12 to Ka Yi Lee. Anahat nearly staged an unlikely comeback in the third game, scoring six points in a row to extend the game, but Lee ended it.Meanwhile, the India vs. Malaysia men’s squash semi-final will begin at 4:00 PM IST. The Malaysians clinched gold while the Indian men’s team won bronze at the 2018 Asian Games.India now ranks fourth in the medal standings, with 31 medals, including eight golds.
