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India's Asian Games Sepak Takraw Run Ends Despite Win

India played the Philippines in its last group match of sepak takraw.

India won the match 2-1.

However, India needed to win all three regus to reach the semifinals.

India won the first two regus but lost the third one.

Because of that loss, India did not advance.

Japan moved on after a tiebreak between teams with the same number of regu wins.

Malaysia also reached the semifinals.

Reaching the semifinal guarantees a medal in this event.

Key facts

Match result: India defeated the Philippines 2-1.
Required result: India needed a 3-0 victory to keep its semifinal hopes alive.
India's regu results: India won the first two regus and lost the third 0-2.
Group standings situation: India, Japan and the Philippines each finished with three regu wins.
Semifinal qualifiers: Japan and Malaysia advanced from the relevant group stage.
Medal significance: A semifinal berth guarantees a medal in the men's team regu event.
Earlier Indian results: India previously lost 1-2 to Japan and 0-3 to Malaysia.

rediff.com · 6 hrs ago