Live Match: India shines at Asian Games 2026 with multiple medals and stellar performances

Malaysia's grip on Asian squash remains unshaken as India's aspiration for a maiden singles squash champion at the Asian Games stays unfulfilled. Defending champions Sivasangari Subramanium and NG Eain Yow successfully defended their titles in style in Nagoya on Sunday, September 27, 2026, beating Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh 3-0 to reaffirm their supremacy globally and across the continent. Crucially, it highlighted the significant gap the youngsters must bridge before becoming genuine top-tier contenders. Malaysia widens its squash dominance as Anahat and Abhay drop straight sets to champions Subramanium and Yow at the Asian Games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, September 27, 2026, extended his congratulations to Indian athletes, featuring silver medalists Ancy Sojan, Anahat Singh, and Abhay Singh, for their remarkable feats at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. Sojan secured the silver medal in the women's long jump event, while Harita Bhadra claimed bronze in the women's 200m. Anahat and Abhay each secured a silver in the women's and men's singles squash respectively, whereas Sarvesh Kushare earned the silver medal in the men's high jump. Tejaswin Shankar grabbed a bronze in the men's decathlon. Commenting on Sojan, Modi stated that her robust and spirited display has brought immense joy to the nation. - PTI