Sivasangari eyes Olympic gold, world No 1 rank

S Sivasangari, the national squash player from Malaysia, secured the Asian Games women’s singles squash gold medal after defeating India’s Anahat Singh in the final. As the top seed, the victory was particularly significant as it secured her a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, propelling her towards her goal of becoming the world No 1 player.

Sivasangari, currently ranked fifth in the world, expressed her delight at the achievement, stating that it had transformed into a dream come true. Looking ahead, she aims to continue performing well on the Professional Squash Association Tour to improve her ranking and secure a top-three position by the end of the season. With the ultimate ambition of winning Olympic gold, Sivasangari remains focused on her goal, acknowledging the heightened pressure as the top seed but crediting her emotional control and consistent play throughout the tournament as key factors in her success.