Asian Games 2026: Elavenil wins two silvers as India assures more medals in MMA, cricket - Highlights
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, 2-2!
Match 1: Nima Alamian made the early running, moving 2-0 ahead, but Harmeet Desai has responded well to level the score at 2-2. With India trailing 0-2 in the team tie, Harmeet will be looking to build on the comeback and put India on the board.
Harmeet Desai vs Nima Alamian, Must win for India!
Game 3: Harmeet Desai takes on Nima Alamian with India needing a strong response after Iran won the opening two games. Harmeet will look to keep India alive in the men's team tie and put pressure back on the Iranian side.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins 3-0!
Game 2: Manav Thakkar goes down 0-3 to 16-year-old Benyamin Faraji 11-6, who completes a straight-games victory to put Iran 2-0 ahead against India in the men's team tie. Manav fought hard throughout, but Faraji held his nerve to close out the contest.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 8-6!
Match 3: Benyamin Faraji has extended his lead to 8-6 against Manav Thakkar. Manav is fighting to stay alive in Game 2, but Faraji is now just three points away from completing a 3-0 sweep.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 4-3
Match 3: Benyamin Faraji holds a slender 4-3 lead over Manav Thakkar. Manav is battling hard to keep India alive in Game 2, but Faraji continues to apply pressure after taking the first two matches.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins Match 2!
Match 2: Benyamin Faraji completes the comeback to beat Manav Thakkar 11-6. Manav had led 5-2 early on, but Faraji turned the match around and now leads 2-0 in Game 2.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 7-6!
Match 2: Manav Thakkar has let his early advantage slip as Benyamin Faraji fights back from 2-5 down to lead 7-6. Manav needs to steady himself quickly and regain the momentum in this closely fought match.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Manav leads 5-2!
Match 2: Manav Thakkar has bounced back strongly after losing the opening match, racing into a 5-2 lead against Benyamin Faraji. India need Manav to convert this advantage and level the match score in Game 2.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji wins Match 1!
Match 1: Benyamin Faraji comfortably closes out the opening match 11-2 against Manav Thakkar. Faraji controlled the contest from the start and gives Iran the early advantage in Game 2.
Manav Thakkar vs Benyamin Faraji, Faraji leads 8-1!
Match 1: Benyamin Faraji has opened up a commanding 8-1 lead against Manav Thakkar. Manav is struggling to find a way back into the match as the Iranian moves closer to taking the opening match of Game 2.
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