Overview

• The Indian men's table tennis team guaranteed a bronze medal after defeating Kazakhstan 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
• Manav Thakkar led the men's team with a crucial victory over Kazakhstan's top-ranked player, Kirill Gerassimenko.
• The Indian women's team made history by winning their first bronze medal at the Asian Championships, after a semifinal loss to Japan.
• Key performances from Manika Batra and Ayhika Mukherjee helped the women's team overcome South Korea in the quarterfinals.
• Coach Massimo Costantini emphasized the importance of building a strong team with depth, which contributed to India's success.