India’s Under-19 boys’ team enters in Asian Youth Championships semi-finals

By  News On Air   Jun 29, 2026

India’s Under-19 boys’ team defeated Hong Kong 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the Asian Youth Championships in Bangkok today. This win has assured team of at least a bronze medal and a direct berth in next year’s World Youth Table Tennis Championships. The Indian boys will now take on top seeds China in the semi-final.

However, the Indian Under-19 girls’ team fell short of the medal rounds, losing 1-3 to Hong Kong in the quarterfinals. The team will now have to qualify for next year’s World Youth Championships through the Asian qualification process.