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- Jay Meena secured a bronze medal in the men's singles soft tennis competition at the 2026 Asian Games.
- The athlete from Dewas initially aspired to be a cricketer but transitioned to tennis after serving as a ball boy during his school years.
- He achieved this milestone after defeating Sherwin Nuguit of the Philippines in the quarterfinals.
- This victory marks the first time India has won a medal in soft tennis at the Asian Games.
What to watch next
- Meena's performance in upcoming individual and mixed events at the 2026 Asian Games
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