Anahat Singh Wins Historic Asian Games Squash Silver

India’s 18-year-old squash sensation Anahat Singh created history at the 2026 Asian Games, winning a landmark silver medal in the women’s singles squash event on Sunday.

Competing at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena, Anahat faced defending champion and world No. 5 Sivasangari Subramaniam of Malaysia in the final. The Indian teenager produced a spirited display but went down 3–0.

Final Score: 4–11, 4–11, 7–11
Match Duration: 27 minutes

Subramaniam controlled the tempo during the opening two games, using her experience and precision to build an early advantage.

Anahat showed greater resistance in the third game, producing sharp attacking shots and displaying the resilience that had defined her impressive run through the tournament. However, the Malaysian eventually closed out the match to claim the gold medal.

Historic Achievement for Anahat

The silver medal marks a significant milestone for Indian squash. Anahat Singh became the first Indian woman to reach the women’s singles squash final at the Asian Games and secure a silver medal in the event.

Her achievement adds another major chapter to an outstanding 2026 season. The teenager has already captured her first PSA World Tour title and won the World Junior title, underlining her rapid rise in international squash.

With squash set to make its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, Anahat’s Asian Games breakthrough further establishes her as an important young name in India’s international squash programme.

At just 18, Anahat has now added an Asian Games silver to her growing list of achievements, providing another major milestone in what promises to be a significant international career.