{
  "id": 9917997,
  "title": "Ameeshenraj-Rachel claim bronze after heated semi-final loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ameeshenraj-rachel-claim-bronze-after-heated-semi-final-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:32:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/09/1541498/ameeshenraj-rachel-claim-bronze-after-heated-semi-final-loss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAGOYA: Squash players C. Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles event after a grueling match against Hong Kong's Toby Tse-Lai Cheuk Nam in the semi-finals of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday. The decisive win came when Toby-Cheuk Nam prevailed in a closely contested two-setter 11-10, 11-7 at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena. Ameeshenraj-Rachel expressed dissatisfaction with several referee decisions during the match, but acknowledged Toby-Cheuk Nam's superior performance on the day. Rachel stated, \"I think we didn't really play our best and were probably a bit unlucky in the first set. I am disappointed with today, there are definitely areas we can improve on.\" Ameeshenraj added, \"We know that on our best day, we are confident of beating any pair in Asia, but unfortunately, it was just one of those days where nothing really went our way.\" The referee faced a challenging task, as points were often close and sometimes incorrectly called. Ameeshenraj, making his Asiad debut, expressed disappointment at not winning gold for Malaysia. However, he remains optimistic about future Asian Games, stating, \"Getting a medal for Malaysia still means a lot to me, especially on my Asian Games debut.\" Toby-Cheuk Nam will face Hong Kong's Lee Ka Yi-Tang Ming Hong in the final on Sunday.",
  "summary": "NAGOYA: Squash players C. Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold were forced to settle for bronze in the mixed doubles event after a tough encounter with Hong Kong’s Toby Tse-Lai Cheuk Nam in the semi-finals at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Saturday.",
  "key_points": [
    "C. Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold win bronze in mixed doubles squash",
    "Lost 11-10, 11-7 to Hong Kong's Toby Tse-Lai Cheuk Nam in semi-finals",
    "Disappointed with referee decisions, but confident in future Asian Games"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold's bronze medal means they still make a notable impact on Malaysia's medal tally on Ameeshenraj's Asian Games debut, despite a semifinal loss to a stronger opponent.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}