Indian paddlers delivered a strong performance in table tennis at the Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships in Penang, Malaysia.
The Indian women’s team defeated Macau to clinch the gold medal, while the men’s team finished with silver after losing to Chinese Taipei in the final.
Editorial Insight
Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
India’s women’s table tennis team won gold after defeating Macau.
The Indian men’s team secured silver after losing to Chinese Taipei in the final.
Two Indian mixed-doubles pairs won bronze medals.
The championships are being held in Penang from October 3 to 10, 2026.
India also secured two bronze medals in the mixed doubles event, with both Indian pairs finishing third after losing to Chinese Taipei.
The Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships are being held in Penang from October 3 to 10, 2026. Table tennis is among the sports featured in the championships, with competition taking place at the Penang Table Tennis Association venue.
Athletics competitions are scheduled to begin on October 6 and will continue through October 8 as part of the championships.
Editorial Analysis
Why This Matters
The table-tennis results underline India’s competitive performance at the first Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships and add to the country’s representation in international deaf sports.
