India has two squash finalists at the Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh.
Anahat faces Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women’s singles final.
Abhay faces Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the men’s singles final.
Both finals are being played on September 27 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
A gold medal for either would carry direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
India’s squash programme has produced a strong pipeline of young players in recent years.
The Asian Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
India’s broader medal tally at these Games has included medals in shooting, hockey, cricket and weightlifting.
Malaysia has traditionally been one of the strongest squash nations in Asia.
Squash has been a full medal sport at the Asian Games since 1998.
India first won an individual Asian Games squash medal in the men’s category in the early 2000s.
Junior-level success has been a strong indicator for several current Indian squash players, including past Asian junior titles.
The Professional Squash Association world rankings are used to seed players at major tournaments, including multi-sport Games like the Asian Games.
India’s squash federation has invested in coaching exchanges and international exposure tournaments for its top junior and senior players in recent years.
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh both reached the squash singles finals at the Asian Games 2026.
Anahat Singh will face Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women’s singles final.
Abhay Singh will face Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the men’s singles final.
Anahat Singh reached the final with a five-game comeback win over Japan’s world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe, 9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 11-3.
Abhay Singh beat Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan 3-0 (11-3, 12-10, 11-6) to reach his final.
A gold medal in squash singles at these Asian Games carries direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics, subject to athletes meeting all required criteria.
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