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India’s Mixed Team Bow Out After Tight Quarter‑Final Against Hong Kong
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
July 1, 2026
04:11 PM
Earlier in the competition, India’s mixed team faced Hong Kong in the quarter‑finals. After a 2‑1 loss, the Indian side exited the event.
The tie began positively for India, with Ruparelia and Patri delivering a 22‑12 lead. The doubles pairs followed with a 55‑44 win in the first game, but Hong Kong rallied in the second, narrowing the gap.
Key moments included a tight 11‑9 win for Ruparelia over Chan, followed by a narrow 22‑21 advantage for Hong Kong’s IP Sum Yau. The mixed doubles match between Byorn Jason and Dianka Waldia ended 33‑32 in India’s favour, but subsequent defeats in the remaining games sealed the 55‑43 set loss.
