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India stages comeback to edge Thailand in Asian Games table tennis
The Indian women's table tennis team mounted a dramatic second-half rally to overcome Thailand 3-2 in their Round of 16 encounter at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, advancing to the quarterfinals.
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India's women's table tennis contingent demonstrated resilience and fighting spirit as they reversed an early deficit to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Thailand in the knockout stage at the ongoing Asian Games in 2026.
Trailing after the opening matches, the Indian team regrouped and mounted a concerted comeback to claim victory in a keenly contested encounter. The turnaround performance highlighted the depth and competitive strength of India's table tennis setup as the tournament progressed.
With the win, India advanced past the Round of 16 stage and qualified for the quarterfinal round of the women's team event. The victory underscores India's growing presence in competitive table tennis at major continental competitions.
The Indian contingent will now focus on their quarterfinal assignment as they bid to improve on their previous performances at the Asian Games and make a strong push in the latter stages of the tournament.