Sivasangari retains Asiad gold, joins Eain Yow at LA 2028
NAGOYA: S Sivasangari became only the second squash player to qualify for the Olympics after successfully defending her women’s singles title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
NAGOYA: S Sivasangari secured her second gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by successfully defending her women's singles title. The squash player, ranked world No. 5, defeated India's Anahat Singh, world No. 17, in a decisive 3-set match with scores of 11-4, 11-4, and 11-7. This victory marks Sivasangari as only the second squash player to qualify for the Olympics, following her triumph at the Asian Games.
Meanwhile, Ng Eain Yow defended his men's singles title at the Asian Games, achieving a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever player to qualify for the Olympics in squash. Yow, from Singapore, defeated India's Abhay Singh 11-9, 11-5, and 11-5 in the final, solidifying his place in the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Sivasangari's journey to Olympic qualification was highlighted by her recent win over Hong Kong's Chan Sin Yuk, solidifying her dominance over both players. Anahat Singh, in contrast, secured his own Olympic place by defeating Japan's Satomi Watanabe in the semi-finals. Satomi Watanabe claimed the bronze medal by defeating Chan Sin Yuk 11-3, 11-6, 7-11, and 11-9 in the third-place playoff. The Olympic debut of squash is set to take place in Los Angeles in 2028.
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