Anahat Singh Wins Historic Asian Games 2026 Silver in Women's Squash: Congratulations, Champ!

At just 18, Anahat Singh has done something no Indian woman had done before her. On Sunday, 27 September 2026, at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena in Japan, she became the first Indian woman to play in the women's singles squash final at the Asian Games. She came home with a silver medal and a place in Indian sporting history.

Everyone at QUA Nutrition wants to say it loud and clear: congratulations, Anahat. India is proud of you, and so are we.

Anahat Singh at the Asian Games 2026: Key Facts

Detail	Result
Event	Women's singles squash, Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan)
Medal	Silver
Second medal	Bronze in the women's team event
Age	18 (born 13 March 2008)
World ranking	No. 17, her career high

The Semifinal Comeback That Changed Everything

If you want to understand what makes Anahat special, watch her semifinal.

On Saturday, 26 September, she faced Japan's Satomi Watanabe, ranked sixth in the world, in front of a home crowd cheering every point for the Japanese star. Anahat lost the first two games, 9-11 and 11-13. Most players would have started thinking about the bronze medal match.

Anahat did the opposite. She saved the third game 12-10, took the fourth 11-6 and then ran away with the decider 11-3.

There was a story behind it, too. The last time the two met, Anahat had led 2-0 and lost in five games. This time she flipped the script completely. Her coaches had told her not to change her plan but to trust her game and keep doing it, rally after rally. She later called it the best win of her career.

Why This Silver Is Historic for Indian Squash

Before Nagoya, no Indian woman had ever reached the women's singles final at the Asian Games. The best India had managed in this event was bronze. Anahat broke that barrier and became the first Indian woman to win a singles silver in squash at the Games.

It was a big day for Indian squash overall. Earlier on the same Sunday, Abhay Singh won silver in the men's singles final. It was the first time an Indian man and an Indian woman both reached the singles gold medal matches at the same Asian Games.

A Second Medal: Women's Team Bronze

Anahat did not stop at one medal. She also helped India win bronze in the women's team event alongside Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna. India lost a close semifinal 1-2 to Hong Kong China, with Anahat and Tanvi winning their matches. That means Anahat leaves Japan with two Asian Games medals: a singles silver and a team bronze.

From Junior World Champion to Senior Podium

Anahat's rise has been fast, but it has not come out of nowhere. She started playing squash by tagging along with her older sister Amira, who also played the sport. She went on to become India's first ever junior world champion and the youngest national champion in the country.

At Hangzhou 2023, as a 15-year-old, she won two bronze medals and became the youngest Indian ever to win an Asian Games medal. Three years later, she is a world top-20 player, ranked No. 17, and a senior Asian Games singles finalist.

What Comes Next: The Road to LA 2028

With the Asian Games behind her, Anahat has turned her focus to the Olympics. Since the direct quota went to the gold medallist, her plan is to keep climbing the PSA world rankings and qualify for Los Angeles 2028 through that route. Given how much she has improved in the last three years, few would bet against her.

The Engine Behind a Five-Game Comeback

Squash is one of the toughest sports on the human body. Every rally is a mix of short, explosive sprints, deep lunges, sudden changes of direction and split-second decisions, often repeated for an hour or more. Coming back from 0-2 down against a top-10 player, and then stepping on court for a final the very next day, takes more than skill. It takes stamina, focus under fatigue and fast recovery between matches.

That is the side of elite sport that rarely makes headlines, and it is the side we care about most. Our QUA Nutrition team is so happy to be a small part of Anahat's journey, and watching her stand on that podium in Nagoya was a proud moment for all of us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Anahat Singh win gold at the Asian Games 2026?

No. Anahat Singh won silver in women's singles squash after losing the final to Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam 11-4, 11-4, 11-7. She also won bronze in the women's team event.

Why is Anahat Singh's silver medal historic? She is the first Indian woman to reach the women's singles squash final at the Asian Games and the first Indian woman to win a singles silver in squash at the Games.

Who did Anahat Singh beat in the semifinal?

She beat Japan's Satomi Watanabe, the world No. 6, coming back from two games down to win 9-11, 11-13, 12-10, 11-6, 11-3.

How old is Anahat Singh?

Anahat Singh was born on 13 March 2008, so she was 18 at the Asian Games 2026.

Has Anahat Singh qualified for the LA 2028 Olympics?

Not yet. The direct Olympic quota went to the Asian Games gold medallist, so Anahat is aiming to qualify through the PSA world rankings.

Congratulations, Anahat!

A comeback for the ages in the semifinal, a first-ever final for an Indian woman, two medals and a whole country watching. This is only the beginning. From all of us at QUA Nutrition, congratulations, Anahat. We can't wait to see what you do next.