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Quimcy Dsouza Advances to Semifinals in Teqball at Asian Games

Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza, representing India, secured two victories in the women's singles teqball event at the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games.

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Key Points

4 points

Wins: Japan opponent 2‑1, Cambodia opponent 2‑0.

Semifinal spot earned without needing extra matches.

Mixed doubles partner: Mohamed Anas Imran Beg.

Next mixed doubles match scheduled at 9:30 Indian Standard Time.

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She overcame a first‑game loss to Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto, winning the next two games 12‑11 and 13‑11.

In her following match she defeated Cambodia’s Koemyean DY 12‑9, 12‑7, moving directly to the semifinals.

She will also compete in the mixed doubles event with teammate Mohamed Anas Imran Beg.

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7 words

teqball

a sport played on a curved table where players hit a ball with their feet, similar to soccer and table tennis

semifinals

the round before the final, with four competitors left

mixed doubles

a pair consisting of one male and one female player

campaign

the series of games a player participates in during a tournament

qualify

to earn a place in a later round

Indian Standard Time

the time zone used in India

Aichi‑Nagoya

the region in Japan where the Asian Games are being held

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