India Women Beat Pakistan 3-0 at Asian Games, Advance to Quarterfinals

India's women's table tennis team defeated Pakistan 3-0 in a Group F match at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, securing a place in the quarterfinals. The victory was notable for the display of sportsmanship between the players, who shook hands after each individual match, a gesture that stands in contrast to the ongoing no-handshake policy between the two nations in cricket. The tie was played at the Sky Hall Toyota in Aichi-Nagoya. India's Sutirtha Mukherjee gave her team an early lead by defeating Aleena Khan 3-0, with game scores of 11-3, 11-3, and 11-4. Syndrela Das then extended the advantage by beating Kalsoom Khan 3-0, winning 11-6, 11-7, and 11-5. Sreeja Akula completed the sweep for India by defeating Fatima Khan 3-0, conceding only 13 points across the three games with scores of 11-4, 11-4, and 11-5. The handshake between players after each match was highlighted in reports as a significant moment of sportsmanship. Since the terror attack in Pahalgam in 2025, Indian and Pakistani cricket teams have maintained a policy of not shaking hands before or after matches.