ISLAMABAD: Hong Kong China won the women’s title at the 23rd Asian Team Squash Championship 2026 after defeating defending champions Malaysia 2-1 in the final at the Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad, on Saturday.
Hong Kong China’s players put up a strong performance to end Malaysia’s title hopes.
Lee Man Toby defeated Malaysia’s Lee Eksen Ying 3-1, while Chan Sin Yuk also beat Ainaa Amani 3-1 to secure the title.
Malaysia’s Yasshmita Jadish Kumar won the only match for her team, defeating Hong Kong China’s Lee Ka Yi 3-1.
Malaysia settled for the silver medal, while Iran and Korea shared the bronze medals.
Pakistan’s women’s team finished fifth after losing 3-0 to Korea in the match for third place.
Korean players Demi Kim, Min-kyung Hyun and Hwi-young Eom defeated Pakistan’s Sehrish Ali, Sana Bahadur and Mahnoor Ali respectively.
Korea secured fourth place, while Pakistan ended its campaign in fifth position.
