India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza and Mohamed Anas Imran Beg have reached the mixed doubles bronze-medal match in teqball at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, after defeating the Philippines’ Jhoana Abulencia and Prince Agustin 2-0 in the repechage on September 18.
The Indian pair won 12-3 and 12-6 to keep their medal hopes alive after a quarter-final defeat to Vietnam. The bronze-medal match is scheduled for September 20, meaning India has not yet secured a teqball medal. The result will determine whether Dsouza and Beg finish their campaign with a podium place in teqball’s first appearance at the Asian Games.
Repechage Victory
Dsouza and Beg entered the repechage after losing their mixed doubles quarter-final to Vietnam’s Gian Nghi Trinh and Hoang Minh Tan Nguyen on September 18. The Vietnamese pair won 12-7 in the opening set and 12-10 in the second, ending India’s route to the gold and silver medal matches.
However, the Indian duo received another opportunity through the repechage system. They responded emphatically against the Philippines, taking the opening set 12-3 before closing out the match 12-6. The straight-sets victory secured their place in the bronze-medal contest.
Group Stage Journey
The Indian pair had already faced a demanding group-stage campaign. They began with a 2-0 victory over the Philippines before suffering a 1-2 defeat against Cambodia. They then lost 0-2 to Thailand, leaving qualification dependent on their final group fixture. Dsouza and Beg responded with a 2-0 win over Kuwait, winning the first set 12-1 and the second 12-6. The victory gave them a 2-2 record and took them into the quarter-finals, where they subsequently faced Vietnam. Teqball is making its Asian Games debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Bronze Medal Match
According to the international governing body FITEQ, the teqball competition continues with the bronze-medal matches on September 20, with the competition concluding later that day. Dsouza and Beg therefore remain medal contenders, but their result cannot be described as a medal-winning performance until the bronze-medal match is completed. The pair will now have one more opportunity to secure India’s first teqball medal at the Asian Games.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
Dsouza and Beg’s campaign reflects the opportunities that can emerge when newer sporting disciplines receive a platform at major international competitions. Their journey has included setbacks, recovery and another opportunity to compete for a podium finish. Dsouza is also competing in women’s singles, giving her another opportunity to make an impact in teqball at these Games.
As teqball makes its Asian Games debut, could performances like this help give emerging sports greater recognition among Indian audiences?
