Quimcy D’Souza Storms Into Teqball Women’s Singles Semi-Finals at Asian Games 2026

India’s Quimcy D’Souza has secured a place in the women’s singles semi-finals in teqball at the Asian Games 2026 after producing a strong performance in Group A. 

D’Souza finished at the top of the group with two wins from two matches, earning a direct passage to the last four without having to play a quarter-final. Her qualification comes after two impressive victories, including a hard-fought win over Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto, who is ranked No. 7 in the world, followed by a comfortable straight-games victory against Cambodia’s Koemyean Dy.

D’Souza’s campaign began with one of the toughest possible tests in the group. Facing top-seeded Japanese player Sakamoto, the Indian was forced to fight back after losing the opening game 10-12. The second game was equally close, but D’Souza held her nerve to take it 12-11 and level the contest. With the match hanging in the balance, she produced another composed performance in the deciding game, edging Sakamoto 13-11 to complete a 2-1 victory.

The result was significant for India, with D’Souza overcoming a player ranked seventh in the world in a match decided by just two points in the final game. The 10-12, 12-11, 13-11 scoreline reflected the intensity of the contest, with neither player able to establish a significant advantage for long periods. D’Souza then carried that momentum into her second Group A match against Cambodia’s Koemyean Dy. Unlike her opening encounter, the Indian enjoyed greater control from the outset and secured a convincing 2-0 victory.

She won the first game 12-9 before closing out the match with a 12-7 win in the second. The straight-games victory ensured that D’Souza completed the group stage with a perfect two-from-two record.

With two wins, D’Souza topped Group A and secured the reward of direct qualification for the semi-finals. Instead of entering the quarter-final stage, the Indian will now wait for the remaining knockout results to determine her semi-final opponent.

The performance also represents an important moment for India’s teqball campaign at the Asian Games. D’Souza has demonstrated the ability to deal with contrasting challenges in the group stage recovering from a first-game loss against a highly ranked opponent before producing a controlled performance against Cambodia. Her victory over Sakamoto is particularly noteworthy given the Japanese player’s world ranking and the narrow margins throughout the contest. D’Souza needed to win two consecutive games after falling behind early, and both of those games were decided by only one and two points, respectively.

Against Dy, however, she was able to dictate the contest more effectively. The 12-9, 12-7 scoreline gave her a comfortable second victory and confirmed her position at the top of the group.

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The Indian now moves into the semi-final stage with the opportunity to challenge for a medal in the women’s singles event. Having already defeated the seventh-ranked Sakamoto, D’Souza has shown that she can compete against established international opposition while also handling the pressure of a major multi-sport event. For India, her progress adds another significant storyline to the country’s teqball campaign at the Asian Games 2026. D’Souza’s unbeaten group-stage run, capped by a direct entry into the semi-finals, puts her just one victory away from securing a place in the gold-medal match.

The next challenge will be the semi-final, where D’Souza will look to build on the confidence generated by her two group-stage wins. With the knockout stage now underway, the margins will become even tighter, but the Indian has already demonstrated the resilience and composure required to prevail in close matches.

From a comeback against Japan’s world No. 7 to a commanding victory over Cambodia, Quimcy D’Souza has made a statement at the Asian Games 2026. She now stands among the final four contenders in the women’s singles teqball competition, with India’s medal hopes firmly alive.