{
  "id": 10923947,
  "title": "HK adds two more squash medals at Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hk-adds-two-more-squash-medals-at-asian-games-10923947",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T10:21:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1872155-20260930.htm"
  },
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  "account": "Hong Kong secured at least two more medals in squash at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday. The men's team defeated Qatar 2-0 in the quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-final against Pakistan. Henry Leung and Alex Lau each won their matches in straight sets. In the women's team event, the SAR outperformed the national team, winning 2-0 in under 30 minutes. Lee Ka-yi and Simmi Chan dominated their matches with 3-0 victories. The women's team will compete against India for a spot in the final. The squash squad is guaranteed at least two bronze medals, as there are no third-place play-offs in the team events. This marks the fifth consecutive Asian Games in which Hong Kong, China has won medals in both men's and women's team events since the team competition began at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong, China’s squash team guaranteed themselves at least two more medals at the Asian Games in Japan on Wednesday. The men’s team defeated Qatar 2-0 in the quarter-finals to set up a semi-final clash with Pakistan. Henry Leung and Alex Lau both dispatched their opponents in straight sets. In the women’s team event, the SAR proved far too strong for the national team, securing a commanding…",
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  "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."
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