Abhay Singh Reflects on Silver Medal Disappointment at Asian Games 2026
Abhay Singh expresses disappointment after winning silver in squash at the Asian Games 2026, hinting it may be his last appearance.
Nagoya, September 27 (Daily Kiran) : Abhay Singh faced disappointment at the Asian Games 2026, securing a silver medal in the men’s singles squash final held in Nagoya on Sunday. He lost to Malaysia’s reigning champion, Eain Yow Ng, with scores of 11-9, 11-5, and 11-5. After the match, Abhay acknowledged that this might be his final appearance at the Asian Games.
Looking ahead, Abhay plans to focus on the team event before participating in the US Open. He remarked, “It’s hard to say; this could be my last event, or maybe not. I played well in the first game, and it was a tough contest between us.”
With this silver medal, Abhay has become the second Indian male squash player to achieve this honor at the Asian Games, following Saurav Ghosal. However, he missed out on a direct qualification spot for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, which typically accompanies a gold medal win.
Expressing his disappointment about the final result, Abhay praised Ng’s performance. “I think he started playing better squash in the second game. He placed the ball very well, played clean squash, and moved effectively. All credit goes to him; he was the better athlete today,” he stated.
Despite the setback, Abhay maintained a positive outlook. “From a broader perspective, I’m not disappointed. Of course, I feel let down by tonight’s result. Many people have invested a lot of effort into my journey, and I wanted to give something back. I’m grateful for all the support and love we receive from my team, the government, and sponsors.”
Abhay also expressed gratitude for his parents’ presence in Nagoya, which made the week even more special. “My parents are wonderful. They don’t say much but know when and what to say. It was great to have them here. They couldn’t attend the last Asian Games, so I’m happy they could watch my games this week.”
The 28-year-old dedicated his medal to his support system, stating, “This medal is truly for everyone. I don’t think one person should get more credit than others. I work closely with many who are part of the Indian support team here this week. Our honorable Prime Minister has greatly improved Indian sports. The support for squash has been incredible, and the Tamil Nadu state government has treated me very well. This medal is for all of them too.”
