{
  "id": 9928330,
  "title": "Mixed-doubles pairs make squash final all-HK affair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mixed-doubles-pairs-make-squash-final-all-hk-affair-9928330",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:25:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1871654-20260926.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hong Kong is set for a perfect showcase of mixed doubles squash prowess at the Asian Games, as both of its pairs triumphed in their semifinals. At the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena, Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang secured their place with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over India's Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa. The intense 46-minute match saw the Indian duo take an early lead, but Lee and Tang persevered, ultimately claiming a 11-10 win in the deciding game. Lee expressed her thoughts post-match, acknowledging that they initially struggled to find their rhythm but ultimately pushed each other to the finish line. Despite the challenging second game, they managed to regroup and strategize effectively, ultimately securing their spot in the final. In the other semifinal, Toby Tse and Matthew Lai also delivered an impressive performance, defeating Malaysia's Rachel Arnold and Ameeshenraj Chandaran with straight-games victories of 11-10 and 11-7 within a mere 21 minutes. The two SAR teams will face off in the final on Sunday at 1:30pm Hong Kong time, with India and Malaysia sharing the bronze in the absence of a third-place playoff.",
  "summary": "Hong Kong, China is guaranteed both gold and silver in the squash mixed doubles at the Asian Games after both of its pairs won their semifinals, setting the SAR up beautifully for Sunday's final. At the Nagoya Kinjo-Futo Arena, Lee Ka-yi and Donald Tang booked their place with a hard-fought 2-1 win over India’s Velavan Senthilkumar and Joshna Chinappa. The 46-minute semifinal began with a tense…",
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        "title": "Mixed-doubles pairs make squash final all-HK affair",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/mixed-doubles-pairs-make-squash-final-all-hk-affair",
        "published": "2026-09-26T06:25:19.000Z"
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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."
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