India has two finalists in squash singles at the Asian Games 2026.
Anahat Singh reached the final with a five-game comeback win over Japan’s Satomi Watanabe.
Abhay Singh reached his final with a 3-0 win over Pakistan’s Muhammad Irfan.
Both finals are on September 27, with Malaysian opponents awaiting each Indian player.
A gold medal would carry direct qualification for the LA 2028 Olympics.
Anahat Singh had earlier called her semifinal comeback win the career-best performance of her career.
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.
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