Jay Meena advances to the men’s singles semi-finals in soft tennis at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, guaranteeing India its first-ever medal in the sport at the Games. Multiple outlets describe the result as a historic milestone for the Indian contingent in soft tennis.
Reports say Meena’s semi-final berth follows a quarter-final win over Sherwin Nuguit of the Philippines. The match outcome is described as close, with Meena progressing to the last four. Other coverage also places Meena’s achievement within a broader context of Indian qualification and competition results at the same Games, noting that Manu Bhaker advances to the women’s 10m air pistol final.
One outlet additionally focuses on Meena’s background and development, describing his path from early interest in cricket to taking up soft tennis, progressing through national and international events, including medals at the World Soft Tennis Championships and Asian Soft Tennis Championships.
