Commonwealth Games 2026 Highlights, Day 4: England knock India out in women’s pairs bowls

India at Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 Highlights, Day 4: India had mixed results in the lawn bowls competition after Mirabai Chanu’s historic gold medal performance. Putul Sonowal suffered another defeat in the men’s singles sectional match, losing to Malta’s Shaun James Parnis. Sonowal was unable to overcome the challenge as Parnis secured the win, adding another setback to India’s lawn bowls campaign.

India’s women’s pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh also missed out on a semifinal spot after a dramatic battle against England. The Indian duo won the opening set 4-3 but England fought back strongly to take the second set 9-3, forcing a deciding tie-break. In the final single-end shootout, England placed the bowl closest to the jack to win the tie-break 1-0 and seal the match, ending India’s hopes of progressing further.

Earlier, Mirabai Chanu once again proved her class by winning gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. The Indian champion successfully lifted 105kg in clean and jerk, securing her third successive Commonwealth Games title and adding another historic moment to her remarkable career. After missing her opening attempt, the Olympic medallist returned stronger and successfully lifted 82kg before raising the bar to 85kg.

Chanu’s final snatch attempt broke the Commonwealth Games record and set a new Commonwealth record, leaving the crowd impressed. Chanu celebrated the achievement with a smile, marking another memorable moment in her decorated career.

Weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam has secured India’s second medal at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. He won a silver medal in the men’s 60 kg weightlifting final after lifting a combined total of 264 kg across the snatch and clean and jerk disciplines.