India’s medal tally at the Asian Games 2026 reached 20 as Manush Shah and Diya Chitale clinched a bronze medal in the mixed doubles table tennis event.
The pair lost their semifinal to China’s Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha (8‑11, 5‑11, 8‑11, 2‑11) but secured a podium finish — India’s second‑ever mixed doubles medal at the Asian Games after Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra’s bronze in 2018.
Competing against powerhouses China, Japan, and South Korea, the Indian duo’s achievement underscores their growing synergy since teaming up in October 2023. The left‑handed Manush and right‑handed Diya complement each other perfectly — his aggressive power game balanced by her tactical setups.
The medal caps a strong phase for Manush, currently India’s highest‑ranked men’s singles player (World No. 43). Supported by Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), the pair now set their sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
