Asian Games 2026: Abhay settles for silver after losing to Malaysia’s Eain Yow
Indian squash player Abhay Singh secured a silver medal at the 2026 Asian Games after losing the men's singles final to Malaysia's Eain Yow Ng. The match ended in straight games, marking Abhay's eighth defeat against the Malaysian champion.
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This reflects India's performance in international multi-sport events and the competitive landscape of professional squash in Asia.
India’s Abhay Singh settled for an Asian Games silver medal after going down against Eain Yow Ng of Malaysia in the men’s singles final of the squash competition on Sunday (September 27, 2026).
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Abhay, ranked 26, could not post a stiff challenge to Yow, the world number 18 who defended his gold medal with a commanding performance. The scoreline read 11-9, 11-5, 11-5 in the Malaysian’s favour.
It was Abhay’s eighth loss to the Malaysian.
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