The Economic Times

Asian Games 2026: No tennis medal, and a 40-year Indian sporting decline laid bare

Indias failure to win a tennis medal at the Asian Games for the first time in 40 years has exposed the sports shrinking presence at the highest level. Sumit Nagals quarterfinal exit capped a barren campaign, raising questions over player development, funding, professional pathways and Indias dwindling singles and doubles depth.