Indian Squash Stars Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh Secure Historic Asian Games Silvers in Nagoya

Indian squash sensations Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh have etched their names in history at the ongoing Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan, each clinching a silver medal in their respective singles finals. While gold proved elusive, Anahat's performance marks a groundbreaking moment, as she becomes the first Indian woman ever to reach a squash singles final at the continental multi-sport event. Both athletes faced formidable Malaysian opponents in intense title clashes on Sunday. Anahat, just 18, was defeated by the world No. 5 Sivasangari Subramaniam with a score of 4-11, 4-11, 7-11, while Abhay succumbed to the defending champion and world No. 17 Ng Eain Yow, losing 9-11, 5-11, 5-11. Their paths to the finals included impressive semi-final victories, with Anahat mounting a stunning comeback from two games down against Japan's Satomi Watanabe and Abhay securing a dominant 3-0 win over Pakistan's Muhammad Irfan. Unfortunately, these runner-up finishes also mean both players missed out on direct qualification spots for the LA 2028 Olympics, where squash will make its debut. Despite missing the top spot on the podium, these two silver medal significantly bolster India's squash tally at the Asian Games 2026, adding to the bronze won earlier by Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar in mixed doubles. The performances of Anahat and Abhay highlight a strong future for Indian squash, showcasing their ability to compete at the highest Asian level. As the Asian Games continue in Aichi-Nagoya until October 4th, all eyes will be on how these young talents build on this experience, particularly with the 2028 Olympic dream still firmly in sight.