CWG 2026 Live: India eyes another winning day in lawn bowls as Rupa Rani, Pinki return to action

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 26, 2026, 12:54:10 IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live: India's action-packed Sunday schedule

India has a packed schedule on Sunday at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with medal events in weightlifting, artistic gymnastics and potentially swimming, while boxing and lawn bowls stars continue their campaigns.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Live: Mirabai Chanu headlines India's packed medal schedule on crucial Sunday

India will look to increase its medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu leading a busy day of competition. The star weightlifter begins her campaign in the women's 49kg category as one of India's strongest gold medal prospects. Rishikanta Singh and M Raja will also compete in weightlifting medal events, making it a significant day for the Indian contingent.

Boxing will feature Preeti Pawar, Aditya Pratap Yadav and Jadumani Singh, while lawn bowls, artistic gymnastics and swimming also promise plenty of action. India currently has one medal from the Games after Jhandu Singh claimed bronze in para powerlifting. Sunday's schedule offers multiple opportunities to improve that tally and build momentum. With several experienced athletes and promising youngsters in action, India will hope for a productive day across multiple sporting disciplines.

CWG 2026 India Live: Sachin Siwach continues India's winning start in boxing at Commonwealth Games

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach produced a confident performance to advance to the men's 60kg round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The youngster defeated Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision, giving India its second boxing victory of the tournament after Jadumani Singh's opening-round success. India's boxing squad has entered the Games with high expectations and early results have provided encouraging signs.

Attention now turns to Sunday's action, where Preeti Pawar, Aditya Pratap Yadav and Jadumani Singh will all step into the ring. Boxing has traditionally been one of India's strongest disciplines at the Commonwealth Games, and the team will aim to continue its winning momentum. Strong performances in the early rounds could pave the way for multiple medal opportunities as the tournament progresses in Glasgow.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live: Mixed fortunes for India as Glasgow campaign gathers pace

India experienced a day of contrasting results at the Commonwealth Games 2026, enjoying success in lawn bowls and boxing while facing disappointment in gymnastics, swimming and wheelchair basketball. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh remained unbeaten in the women's pairs event, while Sachin Siwach advanced in the men's 60kg boxing competition.

However, Putul Sonowal suffered his first defeat in lawn bowls, India's women's gymnastics team missed out on medal contention, and swimmers Aryan Nehra and Dhakshan Shashikumar failed to reach the men's 400m freestyle final. The women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team also began its campaign with a defeat against Wales.

Despite the mixed results, India remains optimistic heading into a crucial Sunday led by Mirabai Chanu's weightlifting campaign and several important medal events.

CWG 2026 India Live: Putul Sonowal's semifinal hopes suffer setback after first defeat in Glasgow

Putul Sonowal's impressive run in the men's singles lawn bowls event hit a roadblock after his first defeat at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The Indian lost a closely contested match to Malaysia's unbeaten Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple, leaving him second in Section D. Sonowal had entered the contest with confidence after defeating world champion Ryan Bester of Canada and Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands.

Although the defeat denied him top spot in the group, his campaign is not over, with qualification hopes now dependent on other results. Sonowal showed resilience after recovering from an early deficit in the opening set, but could not complete the comeback. His performances throughout the tournament have highlighted India's growing strength in lawn bowls, and he will now hope results elsewhere go in his favour to keep his medal dream alive.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live: Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh stay unbeaten to boost India's lawn bowls medal hopes

India's lawn bowls campaign gathered momentum at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured their third successive victory in the women's pairs sectional play. The Indian duo edged Tonga in a closely fought contest to remain unbeaten in Section B alongside England. Their consistency has placed them firmly in the race for a semifinal berth, making lawn bowls one of India's standout disciplines in Glasgow so far.

While the competition remains tight, the pair have displayed composure under pressure and will now target a fourth straight win against Namibia. Their impressive run has also added to India's growing optimism of challenging for medals in a sport where the nation has made steady progress in recent years. With the knockout stages approaching, every match carries added significance as the duo aim to convert their strong start into a podium finish.