Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh stages stunning comeback to reach squash final
Indian squash player Anahat Singh reached the final of the 2026 Asian Games after a comeback victory against Japan's Satomi Watanabe. Despite a brief injury timeout, the 18-year-old rallied from two games down to win the match.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant milestone for the young athlete in a major international sporting event.
Indian teen sensation Anahat Singh registered the biggest win of her career as she rallied to humble Japan’s world number 6 Satomi Watanabe 3-2 and storm into the final of women’s singles squash competition at the Asian Games on Saturday (September 26, 2026).
The 18-year-old Indian staged a remarkable comeback after being down 0-2 at one stage of the semifinal. Anahat won the duel 9-11 11-13 12-10 11-6 11-3, exacting sweet revenge for losing to the same player in another five games earlier this year.
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