Mumbai, Aug. 9 -- India settled for the silver medal in the team event at the FISU World University Squash Championships 2026 after losing to Hong Kong, China in the final at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai on Sunday.

The Indian quartet of Om Semwal, Shameena Riaz, Suraj Kumar Chand and Nirupama Dubey lost the closely fought final on game difference after the tie ended 2-2, as per Olympics.com.

Om Semwal got India off to a winning start with a commanding 3-0 (7-3, 7-3, 7-3) victory over Lap Man Au. However, Ching Hei Fung levelled the tie for Hong Kong China with a 3-0 (7-3, 7-1, 7-4) win over Shameena Riaz.

India regained the lead through Suraj Kumar Chand, who edged Shing Fung Lam 3-2 (6-7, 7-0, 5-7, 7-3, 7-4). However, the t...