India clinched its first-ever medal in table tennis at the Asian Games, securing a team bronze after a stellar performance by the men’s squad in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The team, comprising A. Sharath Kamal, G. Sathiyan, A. Amalraj, and Manav Thakkar, scripted history by defeating Japan—a table tennis powerhouse—in the quarterfinals to guarantee a podium finish. The victory marked a major breakthrough for Indian table tennis at the continental level, where medals had remained elusive for decades.
This bronze medal not only boosted India’s profile in the sport but also inspired a new generation of players to dream big on the Asian and global stage.
