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Indian Star Dazzles in Teqball Debut
18 Sep
Summary
- Quimcy Dsouza reached the teqball semifinals on her Asian Games debut.
- She upset the top seed from Japan to advance in the competition.
- India aims for its first-ever teqball medal at the Asian Games.
India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza has advanced to the women's singles semifinals in teqball at the Asian Games, marking a historic debut for the nation in the sport. The 24-year-old athlete secured her spot by defeating Japan's top seed, Yuina Sakamoto, in a closely contested match and subsequently winning her group.
This achievement places India in contention for its first teqball medal at the Asian Games, a sport that debuted this year. Even if Dsouza does not reach the final, she will have an opportunity to compete for a bronze medal.
In the mixed doubles, Dsouza and her partner Mohammed Anas Imran Beg reached the quarterfinals but were eliminated. However, they remain in the race for a bronze medal after winning a repechage match, demonstrating resilience after earlier losses. Teqball, a sport combining elements of football and table tennis, was invented in Hungary in 2014 and features a unique curved table.
