India’s Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade have created history at the Asian Table Tennis Championships by securing the country’s first mixed doubles medal at the tournament in 72 years.
The Indian duo reached the semifinals after defeating South Korea’s Park Ganghyeon and Lee Daeun in a thrilling quarterfinal in Tashkent on Friday, October 23, 2026, according to PTI. Their 3–2 victory guarantees India at least a bronze medal in the event.
The match was a tense contest, with both pairs fighting hard for every point. India made a strong start, winning the opening game 11–6. However, the South Korean combination fought back to claim the next two games, 11–8 and 11–8, putting the Indians under pressure.
Desai and Ghorpade showed impressive resilience when the match became difficult. They recovered to win the fourth game 11–9, forcing a deciding fifth game.
With a historic medal within reach, the Indian pair maintained their composure in the final game and won it 11–9, completing a memorable comeback.
The result marks a significant milestone for Indian table tennis at the continental level. Reaching the semifinals ends a 72-year wait for India’s first mixed doubles medal at the Asian Championships and highlights the growing competitiveness of Indian players on the international stage.
Their achievement also gives Indian fans another reason to celebrate the country’s progress in table tennis. With a medal secured, attention now turns to the semifinals, where the duo will look to continue its impressive run and push for a place in the final.
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