Sports · 4 October 2026

Abhay Singh bags Asian Games squash individual silver, disappointed with men's team bronze

Exam-focused facts from the 4 October 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • Indian squash player Abhay Singh returned from the Asian Games with two medals — a silver in the men's individual event and a bronze in the men's team event, which had won gold at the previous edition.
  • The 28-year-old Abhay Singh became only the second Indian man to win an individual squash medal at the Asian Games after Saurav Ghosal.
  • India has never won a gold medal in the men's individual squash event at the Asian Games.
  • Indian squash players will now focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash is set to make its Olympic debut.
  • Abhay Singh is currently leading the rankings.