Teqball: Quimcy Dsouza’s Fight for Bronze After Semifinal Setback

India’s own Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza walked off the teqball court on Saturday with a mix of disappointment and determination. After topping Group A with wins over Japan and Cambodia, she reached the women’s singles semifinals, only to fall 1‑2 to Indonesia’s Sumaya.

The first set went her way, a comfortable 12‑7, but the momentum shifted quickly. Sumaya rattled off the next two games, 12‑9 and 12‑7, clinching the match and sending Dsouza into the bronze‑medal showdown.

But the day wasn’t over for Quimcy. Paired with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg, she fought her way back into contention in the mixed‑doubles bracket. After a hard‑fought quarter‑final loss to Vietnam’s Gian Nghi Trinh and Hoang Minh Tan Nguyen, the Indian duo dropped into the repechage.

In the repechage they met the Philippines pair of Abulencia Jhoana and Agustin Prince. The Indians dominated, taking the first set 12‑3 and the second 12‑6, securing a straight‑set victory and a place in the bronze‑medal match scheduled for Sunday.

Now, with two chances to step onto the podium – one in the women’s singles and another in mixed doubles – Dsouza is focused on turning the earlier setback into a medal‑winning moment. “I’m still here, still hungry,” she said after the semifinal, a sentiment that will drive her through the final matches.

The upcoming contests promise high‑stakes drama, and Indian fans will be watching closely, hoping that Quimcy’s resilience and Beg’s teamwork translate into a double‑bronze haul for the country.