October 1, 2026 5:12 PM

Asian Games 2026: India Men’s Squash Team Settle for Bronze After Semifinal Loss to Malaysia

India secured the bronze medal in the men’s team squash event at the Asian Games 2026 after going down 1-2 to Malaysia in the semifinal at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena on Thursday. India’s Abhay Singh, who won the silver medal in the men’s singles event, lost 0-3 to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the opening match. Veer Chotrani then brought India back into the contest with a straight-games victory over Sanjay Jeeva. However, Velavan Senthilkumar was unable to complete the comeback as he los...

September 27, 2026 5:07 PM

Asian Games 2026: Anahat, Abhay end with silver each after losing to the mighty Malaysians

Indian squash star Anahat Singh and compatriot Abhay Singh ended with a silver medal each at the Asian Games after coming up short against their respective Malaysian opponents in the finals in Nagoya on Sunday. Abhay could not match the class and consistency of Eain Yow Ng in the men's singles final, losing in straight games 9-11, 5-11, 5-11. Same was the case for 18-year-old Anahat, who was beaten fair and square by Sivasangari Subramaniam of Malaysia in the women's singles final. The 17th ra...

September 25, 2026 4:25 PM

Asian Games 2026: Joshna-Senthilkumar, Anahat, Abhay lead Indian squash’s medal surge

Indian squash players assured themselves of three medals as Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar entered the mixed doubles semifinals, while Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh advanced to the last four in singles at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Friday.   Joshna, playing in a record seventh Asian Games, and Senthilkumar began the winning spree with an 11-3, 11-5 victory over the Philippines' David Pelino and Jemyca Aribado in the mixed doubles quarterfinals.   India's first ever junior world ...