Singapore's Shanti Pereira advances to women's 200m final at Asian Games

Singapore's Shanti Pereira advanced to the women's 200m final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, by winning her heat in 23.10 seconds. This came a day after she secured silver in the 100m. Pereira, who won gold in the 200m at the Hangzhou Games, is aiming to defend her title. Her preparation was disrupted by a fibula injury in early 2024, but she has recovered with the support of her coach and team. The final is scheduled for Sunday night.