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Indian squash teams settle for bronze medals at Asian Games

India's squash teams fell short in the Asian Games semifinals, securing bronze medals in team events to conclude the country's campaign at the continental competition.

LSN India · 1 October 2026

Indian squash teams settle for bronze medals at Asian Games

India's squash teams were unable to advance beyond the semifinal stage at the Asian Games, with both the men's and women's squads finishing with bronze medals. The teams faced defeats in their respective semifinals, preventing them from competing for gold in the team events.

The bronze finish represents a respectable showing for Indian squash at the Games, though the teams had harbored hopes of progressing further in the competition. The result caps India's participation in squash at this edition of the Asian Games.

Squash has remained a competitive arena at the Asian Games, with several strong squads participating from across the region. India's bronze medal finishes highlight the sport's growing competitive landscape in Asia, where multiple nations have developed strong squash programs.

The Asian Games squash competition has provided Indian players with valuable international exposure and competitive experience. The teams' performance reflects the ongoing development of squash as a sport in India, where the sport has seen growing participation and infrastructure investment in recent years.