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India secured its first medal at the ongoing BRICS Games in Kazan, as the women’s table tennis team, consisting of Poymantee Baisya, Moumita Dutta, and Yashini Sivasankar, clinched a bronze medal.

 

In the semi-final, the Indian team faced a strong Chinese side, ultimately falling 1-3. Yashini Sivasankar provided a promising start, winning the first game 11-7, 4-11, 11-8, 7-11, 11-2.

 

However, China rallied to take the remaining three rubbers, advancing to the final and leaving India to settle for bronze.

 

Newly-appointed Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya extended his congratulations to the women’s table tennis team.

 

"Heartiest congratulations to Women's #TableTennis team for winning the Bronze Medal at #BRICS Games. This is our first medal at the event. You have made the nation proud! I wish you continued success and glory in all your future endeavors," he posted on his official X handle.

 

Heartiest congratulations to Women's #TableTennis team for winning the Bronze Medal 🥉 at #BRICS Game. This is our first medal at the event.

You have made the nation proud! I wish you continued success and glory in all your future endeavors. pic.twitter.com/eO8eKdi3XH

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) June 15, 2024

 

Meanwhile, the Indian men’s table tennis team, comprising Anirban Ghosh, Jeet Chandra, and Snehit Suravajjula, finished in fifth place after a 3-1 victory over Bahrain in their classification match.