KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s squash players struck another blow for the national contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing the men’s team gold after overcoming Pakistan 2-0 in a tense final today.
The victory at Kinjo Futo Arena saw Malaysia reclaim the title for the first time since the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Games and deliver the country’s ninth gold medal of the games.
The haul also matched Malaysia’s best-ever gold-medal tally at an Asian Games, achieved at the 2010 Guangzhou edition.
C. Ameeshenraj laid the foundation for Malaysia’s triumph in the opening match, producing a strong comeback to defeat Nasir Iqbal 8-11, 11-3, 11-6, 11-4 in 31 minutes.
Trailing after dropping the opening game, Ameeshenraj quickly found his rhythm and took control of the contest to put Malaysia within one victory of the gold.
Ng Eain Yow was then entrusted with the task of sealing the title against Noor Zaman.
The men’s individual gold medallist was pushed all the way, but held his nerve to prevail 11-8, 6-11, 7-11, 11-4, 11-5 in a 46-minute battle.
Eain Yow’s victory completed Malaysia’s 2-0 win and sparked celebrations in the Malaysian camp.
The men’s team triumph also gave the national squash squad its fourth gold medal at the Games.
Earlier, Malaysia had captured the women’s team title, while S. Sivasangari won gold in the women’s individual event.
The latest success adds to Malaysia’s gold-medal haul from Datuk Azizulhasni Awang in cycling, the men’s regu team in sepak takraw, esports and karate, where the country has claimed two golds.
With the men’s squash team completing another successful campaign, Malaysia have now equalled their previous best gold-medal tally at an Asian Games. – October 2, 2026