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Malaysian squash player S. Sivasangari narrowly missed out on a gold medal at the PSA World Tour Finals in Paris, settling for a silver after a challenging final match. The world No. 5 player was defeated by Egypt's world No. 1, Hania El Hammamy, with a score of 6-11, 11-10, 8-11, 8-11 in a 53-minute encounter.

Despite the loss, reaching the final of this prestigious season-ending tournament is Sivasangari's most significant career achievement to date. The PSA World Tour Finals exclusively features the top eight ranked players globally, making her presence in the final a testament to her skill and dedication.

Malaysia has a rich history in the sport, with legend Datuk Nicol David having won the PSA World Tour Finals title in 2012. Since David's retirement, no Malaysian player had managed to replicate that success until Sivasangari's remarkable run. Her performance ends a 14-year wait for a Malaysian player to reach the final of this elite competition.

With her current world ranking of No. 5, Sivasangari concluded the 2025/2026 season on a high note, having already clinched two titles earlier in the season at the Australian Open and the Grasshopper Cup in Zurich, Switzerland. Her strong showing at the Tour Finals signals her readiness to compete at the highest level and potentially vie for a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.