Sivasangari makes it 6
Easy win in women's individual squash final helps Malaysia achieve six-gold target at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
In Malaysia's pursuit of six gold medals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, squash player S Sivasangari clinched the women's individual final with an impressive victory over India's Anahat Singh. Sivasangari, a Kedah-born national champion, defended her title by defeating Singh 11-4, 11-4, 11-7 at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena. This triumph secured Malaysia's second gold in squash and also qualified Sivasangari for the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Earlier in the day, fellow Malaysian Ng Eain Yow added to Malaysia's medal haul by winning Malaysia's fifth gold medal with a straight-game victory over another Indian opponent, Abhay Singh. Eain Yow, who is also a defending champion, secured Malaysia's ticket to the 2028 Olympics with a score of 11-9, 11-5, 11-5.
As of the squash finals, Malaysia's medal tally stands at six gold, two silver, and eight bronze. Two of the gold medals were won in karate, one was earned through sepak takraw, and the last gold came from the world of e-sports.
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