India Dominates Pakistan 3-0 in Table Tennis at 2026 Asian Games

Nagoya, September 21 (Daily Kiran) : The Indian table tennis team kicked off the third day of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya with an impressive 3-0 victory over Pakistan. The trio of Sutirtha Mukherjee, Cinderella Das, and Shrija Akula showcased their skills in a one-sided match.

Sutirtha Mukherjee set the tone for the team with a dominant performance. Facing Pakistani player Alina, Sutirtha kept her opponent on the back foot throughout the match. She won the first game decisively at 11-3 and maintained her momentum in the second game, also winning 11-3. Sutirtha clinched the match with an 11-4 victory in the third game, giving India a 1-0 lead.

In the second match, Cinderella Das delivered another strong performance. The young Indian player faced off against Pakistan’s Kulsoom Khan and displayed aggressive play, winning with scores of 11-6, 11-7, and 11-5. Kulsoom struggled to keep up, and Cinderella’s victory extended India’s lead to 2-0.

Shrija Akula sealed the win for India in the final match against Pakistan’s Fatima Khan. Shrija dominated the match, winning 11-4, 11-4, and 11-5. Her victory secured India’s place in the quarter-finals, marking a successful day for the team.

On the previous day of the Asian Games, India also celebrated two medals in shooting. The women’s team claimed silver in the 10-meter air rifle event, while Elavenil Valarivan earned an individual silver in the same category.