Indian Duo Faces Setback in Mixed Doubles at Asian Games 2026

Quarter-Final Loss for Indian Pair

In Nagoya, Japan, on September 18, India's Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohamed Anas Imran Beg were eliminated from the mixed doubles competition at the 2026 Asian Games. They faced Vietnam's Gian Nghi Trinh and Hoang Minh Tan Nguyen in the quarter-finals, where they lost in straight sets, 0-2.

The Indian team struggled to find their footing in the first set, losing 12-7. Although they put up a stronger fight in the second set, they ultimately fell short, losing 12-10, which ended their chances for gold or silver medals.

Despite this setback, Dsouza and Beg will have another opportunity in the repechage round, where they will compete against another pair that lost in the quarter-finals. A win here could still keep their hopes for a bronze medal alive.

In addition to the mixed doubles, Dsouza is set to compete in the women's singles event. She topped Group A with victories over players from Japan and Cambodia and will face Indonesia's Sumaya in the semi-finals on Saturday.

The Indian duo advanced to the quarter-finals after a tough preliminary round, finishing with two wins and two losses in their group matches. Their qualification was secured with a decisive victory against Kuwait in their last group match.

Dsouza and Beg started their campaign on a high note, defeating the Philippines' Abuencia Jhoana and Agustin Prince with a 2-0 score. However, their second match was a nail-biter, resulting in a narrow 1-2 loss to Cambodia's Bun Thuonvireak and Yorn Sophornraksmy.

Their third match saw them suffer another defeat, this time against Thailand's Dejaroen Phakpong and Wongkhamchan Suphawadi, with a score of 0-2. With their qualification on the line in the final group match, Dsouza and Beg responded strongly, dominating Kuwait's Alebraheem Salman and Alfailakawi Hessah with a 12-1 win in the first set and sealing the match 2-0 with a 12-6 second set.

This victory brought their group record to 2-2, allowing them to progress to the quarter-finals, where they ultimately lost to the Vietnamese pair.