Quimcy Dsouza's Teqball Journey: Narrow Miss in Women’s Singles, Hope for Mixed Doubles Bronze

When the final whistle sounded, Quimcy Dsouza’s shoulders slumped just a fraction—she had lost the women’s singles bronze bout 2‑0 to Japan’s home favourite Yuina Sakamoto. Both games stretched to the very edge, ending 12‑11, 12‑11, and the Indian player could feel the sting of a few missed chances that might have tipped the balance.

It wasn’t a blowout by any means. In the first set, Dsouza actually held a set‑point, only for Sakamoto to claw back and snatch it at the last second. The second game was a mirror image; Dsouza surged ahead, even saving a match point with a daring serve, yet a couple of unforced errors gave Sakamoto the opening she needed to seal the win.

While the loss was heartbreaking, the tournament isn’t over for Dsouza. She’s already gearing up for the mixed doubles bronze showdown, this time alongside fellow Indian Mohamed Anas Beg. The pair will be looking to turn the disappointment into a podium finish and end their campaign on a high note.

To understand how she got here, look back to the earlier rounds. Dsouza breezed through Group A, defeating competitors from Japan and Cambodia, which earned her the top seed heading into the knockout stage. In the semi‑final, she met Indonesia’s Sumaya—after winning the opening set 12‑7, Dsouza dropped the next two 9‑12 and 7‑12, bowing out of the singles contention.

Now, with the mixed doubles match looming, the Indian duo has a fresh chance to claim a medal for the country. Fans will be watching closely, hoping Dsouza’s resilience translates into a bronze that she narrowly missed just minutes ago.