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Anahat, Abhay Eye Historic Asian Games Squash Gold, LA 2028 Olympic Berth
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News18•27-09-2026, 10:00
Anahat, Abhay Eye Historic Asian Games Squash Gold, LA 2028 Olympic Berth
- •Indian squash stars Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh are set to compete in the women's and men's singles gold-medal matches at the Asian Games, with a victory securing India's first individual Asian Games squash gold and an Olympic qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
- •Anahat Singh, 18, will face Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women's singles final, aiming for her first individual gold after winning two bronze medals at the 2022 Asian Games.
- •Abhay Singh, 28, India's highest-ranked male professional squash player, will take on Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow in the men's singles final, becoming only the second Indian man to reach this stage.
- •Anahat showcased her resilience by coming back from two games down in the semifinal against Japan's Satomi Watanabe, highlighting her ability to perform under pressure.
- •Both players' finals on Sunday offer a significant opportunity for Indian squash, potentially marking historic milestones in their careers and securing a place at the sport's Olympic debut at LA 2028.
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Both players are competing for a historic individual Asian Games squash gold medal for India while simultaneously securing a direct qualification spot for the sport's Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Anahat staged a remarkable comeback from two games down to defeat Japan's world No. 6 Satomi Watanabe in a five-game semifinal thriller, overcoming a collision and medical timeout to win 9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 11-3.
Anahat Singh is facing Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam in the women's singles final, while Abhay Singh is taking on Malaysia's Ng Eain Yow in the men's singles final.
