Malaysian star's singles win helps squash doubts after team bronze

Ng's father introduced him to squash when he was 5 years old. Three years later, he started playing tournaments around Malaysia. He first represented his country at the age of 9, carving out a successful junior career.

In 2019, he began training with coach Hadrian Stiff in Bristol, England. He has also served as a health and wellness ambassador for the Professional Squash Association Foundation.

Malaysia has long remained a squash powerhouse, securing more than a third of the total medals available — 26 out of 72 — since squash was introduced to the Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand, 1998.

Despite the challenges faced by the men's team at the Hangzhou Asiad, Malaysia demonstrated its prowess across all five squash events, bringing home three golds, one silver and one bronze.

Ng said he understood the significance of his gold-medal win and recognized the immense pride it brought to his nation.

"We've always done well in terms of a medal count for Malaysia … So, I feel like we are going to continue that," he said.

"I feel really grateful for the support that I've got from the Malaysian government and the sports (authorities).

"I really appreciate all the effort they put in, and I feel like we've played our part in that sense."