{
  "id": 9732238,
  "title": "HK guaranteed two squash mixed doubles medals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/hk-guaranteed-two-squash-mixed-doubles-medals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:07:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK English",
    "slug": "rthk-english",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871526-20260925.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong is set to secure two medals in the squash mixed doubles event at the upcoming Asian Games. This outcome is guaranteed as both teams advanced to the semifinals after impressive performances in the quarterfinals. The first medal will be awarded to Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang, who triumphed over Malaysia's Mohammad Kamal and Aifa Azman in a swift 11-7, 11-5 victory. Their next opponent will be a pair from India in the semifinals. The second medal goes to Toby Tse and Matthew Lai, who edged out Pakistan's Asim Khan and Mehwish Ali with a 11-6, 11-7 win. This team will face a Malaysian pair in the semifinals to clinch their spot in the final. It's worth noting that the Asian Games do not award a bronze medal in squash, so the losing teams in each semifinal will also walk away with a medal. Consequently, Hong Kong's anticipated medal tally of two in this sport at the Games appears to be a certainty.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong, China are guaranteed two medals in the squash mixed doubles at the Asian Games after both pairs won their quarterfinals to reach Saturday's semifinals. Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang booked their place with a dominant straight-games win over Malaysia’s Mohammad Kamal and Aifa Azman. The Hong Kong pair needed just 22 minutes to complete an 11-7, 11-5 victory and will next face a pair from…",
  "key_points": [
    "Hong Kong guaranteed two squash mixed doubles medals at Asian Games",
    "Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang defeated Malaysia 11-7, 11-5 in quarterfinals",
    "Toby Tse and Matthew Lai beat Pakistan 11-6, 11-7 in semifinals"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "RTHK News",
        "title": "HK guaranteed two squash mixed doubles medals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/hk-guaranteed-two-squash-mixed-doubles-medals-9733225",
        "published": "2026-09-25T08:07:23.000Z"
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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."
}