Malaysia Denies India Squash Gold, Anahat and Abhay Take Silver
What Happened
India's Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh settled for silver medals in the women's and men's singles squash events at the Asian Games 2026 after losing their respective finals to Malaysia's defending champions. Anahat Singh lost to Sivasangari Subramaniam, while Abhay Singh was beaten by Ng Eain Yow. Despite missing out on gold and direct qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Anahat made history as the first Indian woman to win a singles silver medal in squash at the Asian Games, while Abhay became only the second Indian man to achieve the feat.
Key Takeaways
While India’s wait for an individual Asian Games squash gold continues, the silver medals underline the country's growing strength in the sport and mark a significant milestone for both Anahat and Abhay.