Asian Games: India win women’s team squash bronze after Anahat Singh’s heartbreak
The Indian women's squash team secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after a narrow semifinal loss to Hong Kong. Despite a strong start by Anahat Singh, the team ultimately fell 1-2, adding to India's growing medal tally in the tournament.
Why it matters
This result highlights India's continued development and competitiveness in international squash on the continental stage.
NEW DELHI: India added another squash medal to their impressive Asian Games 2026 haul as the women’s team settled for bronze after a hard-fought 1-2 semifinal defeat to Hong Kong on Thursday.The result took India’s squash medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games to four, with Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh having earlier won silver medals in the singles events, while Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar had claimed bronze in mixed doubles.India still have another opportunity to add to that tally later on Thursday, with the men’s team semifinal scheduled for later in the day.Asian Games Full Coverage | Medal Tally | ScheduleAnahat’s missed chances prove costlyA lot rested on 18-year-old Anahat in the opening match against Hong Kong’s Sin Yuk Chan. The world No.
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