Joshna Chinappa Assured of Medal in Seventh Asian Games Appearance
· Sports · India Today, Times of India
Indian squash star Joshna Chinappa and partner Velavan Senthilkumar secured a mixed doubles medal by advancing to the semifinals at the Asian Games in Nagoya. At age 40 and competing in her record-shattering seventh continental games, Chinappa surpassed fellow squash player Saurav Ghosal for tournament longevity. The Chennai-based athlete, who made her debut at the 2002 Busan edition, attributes her sustained competitiveness to meticulous daily training, mental meditation, and breathing exercises. Working alongside a dedicated team of fitness trainers, psychologists, and nutritionists, Chinappa has captured two silver and three bronze medals across her career. She stated that she takes her career one day at a time without setting long-term targets.
Why it matters
Chinappa's longevity sets a new benchmark for Indian squash athletes and reinforces the importance of holistic support systems in elite sports longevity.
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