Malaysia’s Ng, Sivasangari book 2028 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.

The top seeds defend their Asian Games squash titles, becoming the first players to qualify for the Los Angeles Games.



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Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC’s Elite draw.

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