Asian Games 2026 | Anahat and Abhay come up short againt Malaysia’s powerhouses
Malaysia dominated the squash finals at the 2026 Asian Games, with Sivasangari Subramanium and NG Eain Yow defeating India's Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh. The results highlight a significant performance gap between the Malaysian champions and the emerging Indian talent.
Why it matters
The outcome underscores the regional competitive landscape in professional squash and the developmental challenges facing Indian athletes on the international stage.
Malaysia’s chokehold on Asian squash continues unabated even as India’s hopes of a first-ever singles squash champion at the Asian Games remain unfulfilled.
Reigning champions Sivasangari Subramanium and NG Eain Yow retained their titles in style in Nagoya on Sunday (September 27, 2026), defeating Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh 3-0 to reiterate their pre-eminent position on the continent and in the world. Perhaps more importantly, it showed the gap that the youngsters still need to cover before being serious challengers at the top.
Anahat Singh who won the silver medal in women’s squash at the Asian Games in Japan on Sunday, September 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy
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