Eain Yow, Azman sisters steer Malaysia to dominant wins
NAGOYA: The national squash men’s and women’s teams opened their campaigns on a strong note at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
In Nagoya, Malaysia's national squash teams started their campaigns strongly at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The men's squad, who were bronze medallists in Hangzhou, claimed Pool C victory after beating Thailand and Qatar 3-0. Syafiq Kamal, Sanjay Jeeva, and Ameeshenraj Chandaran each won their respective matches against the opponents.
The team then faced Qatar, with Syafiq putting Malaysia ahead with a 11-5, 11-3, 11-4 win over Sayed Amjad. Ng Eain Yow, who had rested for the first tie, defeated Salem Al-Malki 11-6, 11-5, 11-5, followed by Ameeshenraj's win over Ali Al-Darwish 11-7, 11-2, 11-1. Eain Yow expressed satisfaction in overcoming a slow start against Al-Malki, saying that a chance of facing their top players was the reason for his participation.
He also mentioned feeling the need to get back on court after yesterday's intense singles final. The men's team will rest tomorrow but will train for the quarter-finals scheduled on Thursday. Meanwhile, the women's squad began their title defence with a 3-0 win over Macau in Pool A, thanks to Rachel Arnold, Aira, and Aifa's victories.
Aira, who reached the quarter-finals of the women's singles, was pleased with their start and stressed the importance of focusing on the tie. The women's squad will face Singapore in their remaining pool A tie tomorrow.
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