PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medallists in sailing, archery and squash

October 1, 2026 6:01 PM

PM Modi congratulates Asian Games medallists in sailing, archery and squash

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Indian athletes and teams for winning medals in sailing, archery and squash at the Asian Games 2026, praising their skill, determination, composure and spirited performances. Congratulating Prince Noble and Manu Francis on winning the Silver medal in the Men’s Skiff event, the Prime Minister said the duo had bettered their previous performances and reached the podium, describing it as a remarkable leap powered by skill and determination. ...

Squash at Asian Games: Indian women’s team enters semifinals, assures medal

September 30, 2026 9:47 AM

Squash at Asian Games: Indian women’s team enters semifinals, assures medal

Indian women's team progressed to the semifinals of squash event with a 2-0 win over Singapore to assure itself of a medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Wednesday. Starting the proceedings, Tanvi Khanna produced a gritty show, ekeing out a 11-6 4-11 15-13 11-1 win over Au Yeong Wai Iynn in a thrilling 32-minute opening singles match. In the second singles, young Anahat Singh, who won a silver in the individual event, then thrashed Au Yeong Wai Yhann 11-7 11-3 11-4 in just 22 minutes to compl...

Squash at Asian Games: Indian women beat Iran 3-0 to enter quarterfinals

September 29, 2026 9:20 AM

Squash at Asian Games: Indian women beat Iran 3-0 to enter quarterfinals

The Indian women's squash team blanked Iran 3-0 in its last group-stage match to progress to the quarterfinals at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Tuesday. Starting the proceedings, Tanvi Khanna was declared the winner after her opponent Narges Soltani retired while trailing 5-11, 0-3 in the first singles. Anahat Singh, who won a silver in the individual event, then saw off Fereshteh Eghtedari 3-0 (11-5, 11-4, 11-7) to give India an unassailable 2-0 lead. In the third singles, veteran Joshna Chin...

Asian Games 2026: India beat South Korea 3-0 to enter men’s squash team quarterfinals

September 28, 2026 5:30 PM

Asian Games 2026: India beat South Korea 3-0 to enter men’s squash team quarterfinals

Defending champions India registered a comprehensive 3-0 win over South Korea in the men's squash team group stage at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday to top their group and advance to the quarterfinals. Velavan Senthilkumar got India off to a winning start, defeating South Korea's Na Jooyoung 11-6, 11-4, 11-7 in straight games. Velavan controlled the opening contest from the start, winning the first game 11-6 before extending India's advantage with an 11-4 victory in the second. He completed th...

Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 2-1 in women’s squash team event

September 28, 2026 3:12 PM

Asian Games 2026: India beat Japan 2-1 in women’s squash team event

India defeated Japan 2-1 in the women's squash team event at the 2026 Asian Games on Monday, with Tanvi Khanna sealing the tie after Anahat Singh's five-game defeat to Satomi Watanabe. Joshana Chinappa gave India an early lead with an 11-1, 11-8 victory over Japan's Erisa Sano in the opening match. Anahat was then up against Watanabe, who had beaten the Indian in the opening game 11-8. However, Anahat responded strongly, winning the next two games 11-8 and 11-7 to take a 2-1 lead. Watanabe for...

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

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...

PM Modi hails Anahat Singh’s historic World Junior Squash Title, says her triumph will inspire youth

July 26, 2026 4:27 PM

PM Modi hails Anahat Singh’s historic World Junior Squash Title, says her triumph will inspire youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated teenage squash sensation Anahat Singh for creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship title, describing the achievement as a landmark moment for Indian sport and expressing confidence that it would inspire more young people to take up squash. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "A historic feat at the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship. Proud of Anahat Singh for winning the Gold Medal and ...