{
  "id": 10215461,
  "title": "From near-fatal crash to Olympic ticket - Sivasangari writes her own script",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/from-near-fatal-crash-to-olympic-ticket-sivasangari-writes-her-own",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1542430/near-fatal-crash-olympic-ticket-sivasangari-writes-her-own"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: Malaysia's squash star S. Sivasangari has triumphed over a devastating car crash that left her with life-altering injuries, emerging stronger to capture her second Asian Games gold medal. The 27-year-old athlete, who now qualifies for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, remains focused on her ultimate goal: becoming the world No. 1 squash player and the Olympic champion. Despite her harrowing journey, Sivasangari credits her resilience and unwavering determination for her remarkable recovery and success on the court.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: An injury mark across her forehead is a daily reminder of a near-fatal crash, but Malaysia’s S. Sivasangari seems to have erased that nightmare as she defended her Asian Games title on Sunday — also booking her ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Games when squash makes its Olympic debut.",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Sivasangari retains Asiad gold, joins Eain Yow at LA 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/sivasangari-retains-asiad-gold-joins-eain-yow-at-la-2028",
        "published": "2026-09-27T08:37:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}