Malaysian Squash Players Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam Secure LA28 Olympic Berth

Malaysian squash players Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam achieved a historic feat by winning gold medals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. With these victories, they became the first squash players to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash will make its debut.

Highlights

• Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam successfully defended their Asian Games squash singles titles.
• Both athletes earned automatic qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
• Squash is set to make its Olympic debut at the 2028 Games.
• These victories contributed to Malaysia's fifth and sixth gold medals at the Asian Games.

Details

World No. 18 Eain Yow Ng dominated the men's final, defeating India's Abhay Singh 3-0 in 33 minutes with set scores of 11-9, 11-5, 11-5. Ng's win made him the first Malaysian to qualify for the Olympics in squash.

In the women's final, world No. 5 Sivasangari Subramaniam swiftly overcame India's Anahat Singh, securing a 3-0 victory in just 23 minutes. Her set scores were 11-4, 11-4, 11-7. Both Malaysian champions maintained an undefeated record throughout their campaigns, not dropping a single game.

Why it matters

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Malaysian squash ahead of the sport's Olympic debut. The early qualification of Eain Yow Ng and Sivasangari Subramaniam brings immense pride to their nation and boosts hopes for Olympic medals in 2028. It also represents a crucial step for the global recognition and increasing popularity of squash as an Olympic sport.