Asian Games 2026: Anahat Singh Defeats Satomi Watanabe to Book Final

Nagoya, 26 September – Anahat Singh, 18, produced a stunning turnaround against Japan’s Satomi Watanabe, the world’s sixth‑ranked squash player, winning 3‑2 after trailing 0‑2 in games. The Indian athlete clinched the third game 12‑10, seized the fourth 11‑6 and dominated the decider 11‑3. Her semi‑final triumph guarantees a place in the women’s singles final, marking a first for India at this level and securing a medal of at least silver for the nation.