Islamabad: The 23rd Asian Team Squash Championships 2026 began with matches featuring Hong Kong, Malaysia, and several other nations. The opening day schedule included four key matches, with Hong Kong's teams facing Korea and Iran, while Malaysia's women's team competed against Iran, and Pakistan's men's team confronted Uzbekistan.

According to Pakistan Squash Federation: The day's events commenced with the women's match between Hong Kong and Korea at 10:00 a.m., followed by the men's match of Hong Kong against Iran at noon. The afternoon session saw Malaysia's women's team competing with Iran at 2:00 p.m., and Pakistan's men's team playing against Uzbekistan at 4:00 p.m. These matches marked the beginning of the tournament, setting the stage for a competitive championship.