Thailand Women's Table Tennis Falls to India in Asian Games Quarters
Thailand's women's table tennis team lost to India in the quarterfinal of the 2026 Asian Games in Toyota, falling 3-2 in the deciding match after a tightly contested tie.
Thailand's women's table tennis team fell short against India in the quarterfinal of the Nagoya-Aichi 2026 Asian Games held at Toyota Sky Hall. The winning team advances to the semifinals and guarantees a bronze medal. In the first singles match, Orawan Paranung came from behind to beat Sreeija Akurla 3-2 with games of 7-11, 1-11, 11-9, 11-6, 12-10. Suthasini Sawatrabut then lost to Yachashvini Gorpad 2-3 in games of 8-11, 11-5, 11-7, 9-11, 9-11, leaving the tie level at 1-1. Jinnipha Sawatrabut defeated Diya Chittal 3-2 in games of 11-7, 5-11, 7-11, 11-7, 13-11, giving Thailand a 2-1 lead. In the fourth match, Orawan lost to Yachashvini 0-3 with games of 5-11, 8-11, 9-11, tying the overall score at 2-2. The decisive fifth match saw Suthasini lose to Akurla 1-3 in games of 11-9, 11-6, 12-10, 11-8, ending Thailand's run in this round.
