Eain Yow, Sivasangari make history as first squash qualifiers for LA28
KUALA LUMPUR: National squash players Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari have made history as the sport’s first qualifiers for the Olympic Games after winning two gold medals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
National squash athletes Ng Eain Yow and S. Sivasangari have etched a historic milestone as the inaugural squash players to secure Olympic qualification spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The pair clinched their places at the Asian Games by winning gold medals in the men's and women's singles finals, respectively.
The official Olympic Games account (@olympics) hailed this achievement on social media, marking a first in squash's Olympic history. Malaysia basked in the glow of this historic moment, with the @olympics page proclaiming Eain Yow and Sivasangari as the first-ever squash players to be listed on the official qualification roster.
Former world champions, like eight-time champion Datuk Nicol David, had long been denied Olympic participation. Yet, Eain Yow, ranked men's No. 17, and Sivasangari, the women's world No. 5, shattered this barrier. At the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, they dominated their respective finals, defeating India's Anahat Singh 11-4, 11-4, 11-7, and India's Abhay Singh 11-9, 11-5, 11-5.
The International Olympic Committee noted that their Olympic spots are contingent upon final selection by the Olympic Council of Malaysia, adhering to Olympic Charter and World Squash Federation guidelines. This historic double gold performance ensured Malaysia met its target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
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