Alex Eala could face $10,000 fine over 2026 Asian Games participation
Dubai: Alex Eala’s participation at the 2026 Asian Games is facing fresh uncertainty after Indonesia’s Janice Tjen reportedly had her appeal for an exemption rejected by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Eala is one of the biggest names expected to compete at the Games in Japan. The Filipino tennis star is currently ranked 18 in the world after reaching the third round of the 2026 US Open,…
KUALA LUMPUR: Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari are under pressure to defend their Asian Games squash titles and potentially secure spots in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Both 28-year-old Eain Yow and 27-year-old Sivasangari, who will compete in the individual events starting September 23, are favored to win gold medals. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia has set a target of three gold medals.
Eain Yow, ranked 18th in the world, faces a tough challenge due to inconsistent performance in recent tournaments. He is expected to meet Ryu Jeong Min of South Korea in the quarter-finals and then Noor Zaman of Pakistan in the semi-finals, before potentially facing India's Abhay Singh in the final. Sivasangari, the top seed, is favored to retain her title and is expected to face a challenge from Satomi Wanatabe of Japan in the semi-finals.
The Malaysian duo of Syafiq Kamal and Aifa Azman are also expected to advance to the mixed doubles final, where they face a strong challenge from Velavan and Joshna Chinappa. Malaysia is favored to retain the women's team gold medal.
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