Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam and Eain Yow Ng earn the first two Olympic quota places as PanamSquash celebrates a milestone shared by the global squash community.
The first LA28 squash qualifiers have emerged, giving the sport’s Olympic dream its first two faces. Malaysia’s Sivasangari Subramaniam and Eain Yow Ng won singles gold at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan on September 27, earning the first Olympic quota places in squash history.
At PanamSquash, we celebrate this moment with pride and excitement. For generations, players have imagined representing their countries on the Olympic stage. With these first qualification places earned, that ambition is becoming a reality—one athlete, one match and one milestone at a time.
Two Historic Victories in Nagoya
Eain Yow Ng defeated India’s Abhay Singh 3–0 (11–9, 11–5, 11–5) in the men’s singles final. Sivasangari Subramaniam followed with a 3–0 victory over India’s Anahat Singh (11–4, 11–4, 11–7) in the women’s final.
Both Malaysians successfully defended their Asian Games singles titles. Their victories carried an additional significance this time: the first qualification places for squash’s Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028.
Two of 32 Places: A Dream Becoming Reality
The inaugural Olympic squash competition will feature 32 athletes: 16 women and 16 men. These first two quota places mark the beginning of the field taking shape.
The continental qualification places remain subject to the Olympic eligibility requirements, including being ranked inside the PSA World Top 50 on May 22, 2028.
For our community, this milestone reaches beyond the two champions. It brings the Olympic dream closer to the young player stepping onto a court for the first time, the coach guiding the next generation and the athletes who have dedicated years to competing at the highest level.
Seeing the first places earned reminds us why this journey matters: squash players will finally have the opportunity to become Olympians.
Following the Americas on the Road to LA28
At PanamSquash, we will follow our athletes across the Americas closely, sharing their progress as they pursue a place in this historic Olympic debut.
The Lima 2027 Pan American Games will be a key opportunity, with the men’s and women’s singles gold medallists earning Olympic qualification places, subject to the eligibility conditions. Other pathways include PSA World Rankings, host-country quota places, universality places and the final qualifying tournament.
Each competition will bring new stories of determination, opportunity and achievement. We look forward to celebrating those moments with our athletes, national federations, coaches and supporters throughout the continent.
A Milestone for the Entire Squash Community
We congratulate Sivasangari Subramaniam, Eain Yow Ng and the Malaysian squash community on their historic achievement. Their success is a moment for the entire squash family to celebrate.
The first two places have been earned. Now, we look forward with excitement to discovering which athletes from the Americas will join them on the Olympic stage.
Which players from the Americas do you think will be part of squash’s historic Olympic debut at LA28? Share your picks in the comments and follow the road to Los Angeles with PanamSquash.
