In a tight group clash at Nagoya, Quimcy Dsouza rallied from a 10‑12 loss to Japan’s Yuina Sakamoto, then edged the Japanese 12‑11 before sealing the match 13‑11 to take a 2‑1 victory and a direct berth in the semi‑finals.
The turning point came in the second set when Dsouza forced a penalty after a mis‑hit by Sakamoto, turning a 0‑1 deficit into a 1‑1 tie that set the tone for her 13‑11 win.
The momentum carried into her next group match, where she opened 12‑9 against Cambodia’s Koemyean DY and closed 12‑7 to finish top of the table and secure a straight pass to the semis.
With one win left, Dsouza is on the brink of India’s first Teqball medal; a victory over Indonesia’s Ima Sumaya will guarantee a podium finish, while a loss would still offer a bronze‑match rematch.
She also competed in mixed doubles alongside Mohamed Anas Imran Beg, beating the Philippines before facing Cambodia, Thailand and Kuwait. The semi‑final showdown is slated for Saturday at the Higashi Sports Center, and the stakes have never been higher.