{
  "id": 11176499,
  "title": "Ameeshenraj stars as Malaysia reach Asiad men's squash final",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ameeshenraj-stars-as-malaysia-reach-asiad-mens-squash-final",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/10/1545630/ameeshenraj-stars-malaysia-reach-asiad-mens-squash-final"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling upset, Malaysia's squash team secured their place in the men's team final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after defeating defending champions India with a score of 2-1. The match took place at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, where Malaysia's men's singles champion, Ng Eain Yow, won the first two games against India's Abhay Singh, 11-8, 11-8, 11-8. However, India staged a comeback with Sanjay Jeeva defeating Veer Chotrani 11-4, 11-8, 11-5 in the second match.\n\nAmeeshenraj, however, displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming a loss in the opening game to clinch victory over Velavan Senthilkumar 10-12, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9. This win marked an improvement for Malaysia, who had settled for bronze at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games when they lost to India in the semi-finals. With this triumph, Malaysia advances to face Pakistan in the final, aiming to reclaim the men's team gold. Pakistan achieved their place in the final with a 2-1 win over Hong Kong in the other semi-final. Malaysia last triumphed in the Asian Games men's team title at Jakarta-Palembang 2018.",
  "summary": "AICHI: C. Ameeshenraj emerged as Malaysia’s hero after delivering the winning point in a 2-1 upset of defending champions India to book a place in the men’s team squash final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysia defeats India 2-1 in Asian Games squash final",
    "Ameeshenraj wins crucial match for Malaysia's victory",
    "Malaysia advances to face Pakistan in final"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "(Asiad) S. Korea picks up 6 gold medals as final weekend nears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/asiad-s-korea-picks-up-6-gold-medals-as-final-weekend-nears",
        "published": "2026-10-01T11:56:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}