In a heart‑stopping five‑game semifinal at Nagoya’s Kinjo Futo Arena, Anahat Singh turned a 0‑2 deficit into a 3‑2 victory over Japan’s world No. 6, Satomi Watanabe. She rattled off an 11‑3 finale after a 12‑10 comeback in the third game, sealing the win on home soil.
At 8‑10 in the third, Anahat survived two match points before storming to 12‑10, turning the tide. A brief collision with Watanabe’s shoulder even paused play, but the Indian’s resilience kept the momentum in her favor.
The 17‑year‑old, world No. 17, and 2025 TOISA Female of the Year, now sits just one match shy of historic Asian Games gold and a spot at squash’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles 2028.
Crowds roared as Anahat broke into the final, her confidence evident in every shot. The victory not only avenged her earlier loss to Watanabe this year but also sent a clear message to the rest of the field.
Next up: the gold‑medal showdown. Anahat will face her toughest opponent yet, with continental glory and an Olympic berth hanging in the balance.