{
  "id": 11183962,
  "title": "'I knew I was ready': Ameeshenraj hails Asian Games squash heroics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/i-knew-i-was-ready-ameeshenraj-hails-asian-games-squash-heroics",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:57:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/10/1545660/i-knew-i-was-ready-ameeshenraj-hails-asian-games-squash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ameeshenraj's determination propelled him to victory in the Asian Games men's squash debut, securing a 2-1 win against India and advancing Malaysia to the final. With the semi-final tied 1-1, Ameeshenraj overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat Velavan Senthilkumar 10-12, 11-6, 11-8, 11-8. The young athlete expressed confidence in his abilities and eagerness to contribute to the team's success. Malaysia's win marks their first Asian Games men's squash title since 2018, ending an eight-year wait.",
  "summary": "AICHI: C. Ameeshenraj’s determination to deliver for Malaysia drove the Asian Games debutant to produce the winning point against defending champions India and send the men’s squash team into the final today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ameeshenraj wins 2-1 against India in Asian Games squash debut",
    "Malaysia advances to final after tied 1-1 semi-final",
    "Team's first men's squash title since 2018"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}