Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza Advances to Bronze Medal Match in Teqball

Teqball Semifinals Overview

On Saturday, Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza from India faced a setback in the semifinals of the women's singles teqball event, but she will have another chance to compete for a bronze medal. Dsouza had a strong performance in Group A, winning matches against competitors from Japan and Cambodia, which secured her place in the semifinals.

Semifinal Match Details

In the semifinal, Dsouza went up against Indonesia's Sumaya. The match was closely contested, with Dsouza winning the first set 12-7. However, Sumaya rallied back to win the next two sets, finishing the match with scores of 9-12 and 7-12.

Mixed Doubles Performance

Earlier, Dsouza teamed up with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg in the mixed doubles event, where they triumphed over the Philippines' duo of Abulencia Jhoana and Agustin Prince with a score of 2-0 in the repechage round. This victory has allowed them to advance to the bronze medal match scheduled for Sunday.

The Indian pair dominated the first set, winning 12-3, and followed it up with a 12-6 victory in the second set, securing a straight-set win.

Quarter-final Setback

Prior to their success in the repechage, Dsouza and Beg faced a tough challenge in the mixed doubles quarter-finals against Vietnam's Gian Nghi Trinh and Hoang Minh Tan Nguyen. The Indian duo lost in straight sets, with scores of 12-7 in the first set and a closer 12-10 in the second, as they struggled to find their rhythm.