India Women's Table Tennis Team Beats Pakistan 3-0
· Sports · India Today, Sportstar, NDTV Sports
The Indian women's table tennis team secured a 3-0 victory against Pakistan at the 2026 Asian Games, advancing to the Round of 16. Suthirtha Mukherjee, Syndrela Das, and Sreeja Akula won their respective matches to complete the sweep. Notably, players from both teams shook hands after each match, contrasting with the no-handshake policy observed in India-Pakistan cricket matches. India previously defeated Singapore 3-2 in the tournament. The Indian men's team is scheduled to face Pakistan later today.
Why it matters
The display of sportsmanship highlights a distinction in diplomatic protocols across different sports between the two nations.
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