India's squash teams reach Asian Games semifinals, assure medals in team events

Indian men's and women's team eased into the semifinals of the Asian Games with convincing wins over Kuwait and Singapore, respectively, assuring themselves of a medal here on Wednesday.

The Indian men, top seed and defending champions, collected a 2-0 win over Kuwait in the quarterfinals.

Among the two singles, Veer Chotrani had to dig deep against Bader Almogghrebi before prevailing 12-10, 8-11, 11-0, 11-5 in a 34-minute contest.

Abhay Singh, India's highest ranked players and silver medallist in the singles competition, sealed the tie 11-3, 11-4, 11-8 win over Ammar Altamimi.

In the women's singles, the Anahat Singh-led team tamed Singapore 2-0 in its quarterfinal.

Starting the proceedings, Tanvi Khanna produced a gritty show, eking out a 11-6 4-11 15-13 11-1 win over Au Yeong Wai Iynn in a thrilling 32-minute opening singles match.

In the second singles, 18-year-old Anahat, who won a silver in the individual event, then thrashed Au Yeong Wai Yhann 11-7 11-3 11-4 in just 22 minutes to complete the victory.

Veteran Joshna Chinappa, who also won a bronze in the mixed doubles event, didn't need to take the court.

The semifinal is scheduled for Thursday.

India had blanked Iran 3-0 in its last group-stage match on Tuesday after defeating both China and Japan in their first two matches of Pool C.

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