Magnificent 7: women’s squash team takes Malaysia beyond gold medal target

Malaysia's national women's squash team delivered an impressive 2-1 performance against Hong Kong, securing the team's gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The victory at Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena marked Malaysia's seventh gold medal at the Games. This success was the squash team's third gold medal, following Ng Eain Yow's victory in the men's individual category and S Sivasangari's win in the women's individual event.

After a strong start, S Sivasangari, the world No 5, struggled to maintain her lead after losing to Chan Sin Yuk, leaving the score at 1-1. However, Aifa Azman delivered a remarkable performance, defeating Lee Ka Yi 11-9, 11-5, 11-4, ensuring Malaysia's triumph in the gold medal match. The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia expressed their delight on Facebook, celebrating the team's third gold medal in squash at the Asian Games and highlighting Malaysia's remarkable achievement with the statement, "Three gold medals. One Malaysia. What a Games!"