India Women's Squash Team Clinches Asian Games 2026 Medal
India's women's squash team secures an Asian Games 2026 medal after a dominant 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Singapore in Aichi-Nagoya.
The Indian women's squash team has officially entered the medal tally at the Asian Games 2026. In a commanding performance during Tuesday's quarterfinals in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the Indian squad defeated Singapore with a 2-0 scoreline to guarantee themselves a spot on the podium.
The victory was fueled by clinical performances in the singles matches, ensuring that India's journey in the tournament continues into the semifinals. While the identity of their next opponent remains to be determined, the team's momentum is undeniable.
Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh Lead the Charge
India's quest for gold began with Tanvi Khanna, who set the tone for the tie. Facing Wai Iynn Au Yeong, Khanna engaged in a grueling battle that tested her resilience. After a strong opening game, she faced a setback by dropping the second set, but she displayed immense mental strength to recover.
- Tanvi Khanna vs Wai Iynn Au Yeong: 11-6, 5-11, 15-13, 11-1
Following Khanna's hard-fought victory, Anahat Singh stepped onto the court to put the tie out of reach. Singh left no room for doubt, delivering a masterclass in dominance against Wai Yhann Au Yeong. Her straight-sets victory ensured India's progression with ease.
- Anahat Singh vs Wai Yhann Au Yeong: 11-7, 11-3, 11-4
A Golden Run for Team India
The squash triumph adds to a stellar run for the Indian contingent at the 2026 Games. The women's squash team's success follows a spectacular performance in archery, where the women's compound archery team secured a gold medal after a nail-biting final against China.
Highlights from Other Disciplines:
The sporting action across various arenas has been intense, with several Indian athletes making significant strides:
- Archery: The Indian women's compound team clinched gold by defeating China 238-234, after first overcoming South Korea in a close semifinal.
- Canoe Slalom: Pradhyumna Singh Rathod has successfully qualified for the men's kayak single final.
- Sepaktakraw: The Indian men's team secured a 2-0 win over Laos in the quadrant group stage, though the women's team fell 0-2 to Vietnam.
- Cycling: Ronaldo Singh and David Beckham advanced to the Round of 16 in the men's sprint, while Sarita Kumari and Keerthy Rangaswamy Chikka moved to the repechage round in the women's keirin.
However, it was not all smooth sailing for the Indian contingent. In the wrestling arena, Nisha Dahiya's campaign came to an end following a loss in the women's freestyle 68kg round of 16 bout.