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Sivasangari, Aira fire Malaysia into Asian Games women’s squash final

NAGOYA, Oct 1 — The national women’s squash team advanced to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final after defeating hosts Japan 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo...

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The Malaysian women's squash team reached the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final by defeating Japan 2-0 in the semi-finals.

S. Sivasangari and Aira Azman won their matches to secure Malaysia's place in the final against Hong Kong.

The team aims to defend their title against Hong Kong, with both players expressing confidence and focus going into the final.

NAGOYA, Oct 1 — The national women’s squash team advanced to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final after defeating hosts Japan 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena today.

The Malaysian quartet of S. Sivasangari, Aira Azman, Aifa Azman and Rachel Arnold needed only two matches to seal their final berth.

Sivasangari contributed the opening point, coming from behind to defeat world number six Satomi Watanabe 5-11, 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 11-3.

Aira then sealed Malaysia’s victory by beating Akari Midorikawa 11-8, 11-5, 11-3 in straight sets.

Sivasangari said the win was especially meaningful after a fierce challenge in the opening match.

“Obviously happy as a team. Playing Japan today, obviously I started off first, (and it) was tricky. Satomi is a very tough opponent, so I am happy I managed to win that and give the first point to the team,” she said after the match.

Malaysia will face Hong Kong in the final tomorrow after the latter defeated India 2-1 in the other semi-final.

The clash will be a repeat of the 2022 Hangzhou edition final, where Malaysia emerged champions and Hong Kong took silver.

Sivasangari said the team’s goal is to defend the title, though they must manage the pressure and stay focused.

“Of course, that’s the goal for us, but I think with that, pressure comes in as well. We’re trying to put that away, and try to just focus on how we’re going to play on court,” she added.

Sivasangari noted that Hong Kong has a solid and well-balanced squad, but Malaysia remains confident in their current form.

Meanwhile, Aira said she was satisfied with her neat performance against Midorikawa and wanted to ensure she remains fresh for the final.

“Quite satisfied with how I played today. Even though it was a bit tricky for Sivasangari to manage to close it 3-0, I believed in her. I tried to finish in three (sets) as well so that I’ll be fresh for tomorrow,” she said. — Bernama

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马来西亚女子壁球队在半决赛中以 2-0 击败日本队，晋级 2026 年爱知-名古屋亚运会决赛。

S. Sivasangari 和 Aira Azman 赢得了各自的比赛，确保马来西亚队晋级决赛，与香港队争夺冠军。

该队的目标是卫冕冠军，击败香港队。两名队员都对决赛充满信心和专注。

名古屋，10 月 1 日讯——今天，在名古屋金城风都体育馆举行的 2026 年爱知-名古屋亚运会半决赛中，日本女子壁球队以 2-0 战胜东道主日本队，晋级决赛。

马来西亚四人组 S. Sivasangari、Aira Azman、Aifa Azman 和 Rachel Arnold 仅用了两场比赛就锁定了决赛席位。

Sivasangari 拿下首分，逆转战胜世界排名第六的渡边聪美，比分为 5-11, 11-7, 5-11, 11-6, 11-3。