Squash’s target of three Asiad golds could be achieved in just a day

By the Editorial Team · Thursday, September 3, 2026

The Malaysian national squash team is aiming to win three gold medals on September 26 at the upcoming Asian Games, targeting the men’s and women’s individual finals as well as the mixed doubles event. With top-ranked players defending their titles and strong seedings across categories, Malaysia is poised to replicate or exceed its success from the previous Games.

As the Malaysian national squash team finalizes preparations for the upcoming Asian Games, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, the Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) has set a clear target for the event. SRAM president Gerard Monteiro expressed confidence that the team could capture three gold medals in a single day, specifically on September 26, the scheduled date for finals in the men’s and women’s individual events as well as the mixed doubles category.

Speaking at the National Sports Institute, Gerard identified these three events as Malaysia’s strongest opportunities for gold, citing the nation’s top seedings in each category. Malaysia’s hopes rest heavily on the shoulders of key players such as world No. 18 Ng Eain Yow and world No. 2 S. Sivasangari, both of whom are aiming to defend their titles from the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games in the men’s and women’s singles, respectively.

The mixed doubles event also presents promising prospects, featuring the top two seeded pairs. One pair includes 2023 silver medallists Mohd Syafiq Kamal and Aifa Azman, while the other is composed of debutants C. Ameeshenraj and Rachel Arnold. With these combinations, Malaysia is poised to challenge for the gold medal podium.

In addition to individual and mixed doubles events, the Malaysian girls’ team also fields a strong lineup. The squad includes Sivasangari, along with Aira Azman and Aifa Azman, who are ranked world No. 21 and No. 22, respectively. Their presence adds depth to Malaysia’s overall chances in the team competition.

Despite the optimism, Gerard stressed the importance of managing expectations and not placing excessive pressure on the athletes. “We don’t want to put too much pressure on them but we are quietly confident of reaching our target,” he remarked.

With such a talented roster and top seedings across multiple categories, Malaysia appears well-positioned to replicate or even surpass its performance from the previous Asian Games, where it secured three squash gold medals. The team’s progress will likely draw considerable attention when the finals unfold on September 26.

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