HK guaranteed two squash mixed doubles medals
Hong Kong, China are guaranteed two medals in the squash mixed doubles at the Asian Games after both pairs won their quarterfinals to reach Saturday's semifinals. Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang booked their place with a dominant straight-games win over Malaysia’s Mohammad Kamal and Aifa Azman. The Hong Kong pair needed just 22 minutes to complete an 11-7, 11-5 victory and will next face a pair from…
Hong Kong athletes are secured two medals in the squash mixed doubles competition at the upcoming Asian Games. This guarantee came after both of their teams won their respective quarterfinal matches, advancing to the semifinals scheduled for Saturday.
Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang emerged victorious over Malaysia's Mohammad Kamal and Aifa Azman, winning the match in just 22 minutes with a score of 11-7, 11-5. They will now face India's pair in the semifinals, aiming for a spot in the final.
Toby Tse and Matthew Lai secured the second medal for Hong Kong SAR with an impressive straight-games win over Pakistan's Asim Khan and Mehwish Ali. Their match lasted 20 minutes, resulting in a 11-6, 11-7 score. They will compete against a Malaysian pair in the semifinals, also with a shot at the final title.
It's worth noting that the Asian Games squash tournament does not feature a bronze medal match. Therefore, the losing teams from each semifinal are automatically awarded a medal, ensuring Hong Kong's two-medal haul in this event is secured.
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