Asian Games 2026: From underdogs to contenders, Manush-Manav pair and a shot at history
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah, who narrowly missed a medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, climbed to a career‑high world No. 2 ranking in July 2026. They entered the Aichi‑Nagoya Asian Games as the top seeds and the biggest medal hope for India in men's doubles. Their ascent from underdogs to contenders highlights the growing strength of Indian table tennis on the international stage.
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- Center (1): Hindustan Times
- Right-leaning (1): Times Now
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- Asian Games 2026: From underdogs to contenders, Manush-Manav pair and a shot at history — Hindustan Times (center)
- From Hangzhou Heartbreak to 2nd Seeds, Manav-Manush Eye History at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games — Times Now (right-leaning)