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Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: India's rich haul in weightlifting continues, Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze

CWG 2022 Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal has become the first Indian to win a squash singles medal at the Commonwealth Games while Tulika Maan won silver to win the country's second medal in judo.

CWG Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal is the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the CWG
CWG Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal is the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the CWG

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 6 Highlights: Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the Commonwealth Games. The veteran beat England's 2018 gold medallist James Willstrop 3-0 to win bronze. He was the second Indian player to win a medal on Wednesday after weightlifter Lovepreet Singh won bronze in men's 109kg weightlifting earlier. Shortly after Ghosal's win, judoka Tulika Maan became the second Indian to win silver in the Games. Mohammed Husamuddin and Nitu Ghanghas are the boxers who have assured themselves of medals thus far. Nikhat Zareen too lived up to her reputation but it was curtains for Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and boxer Ashish Kumar.

KEY RESULTS:

ATHLETICS: Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze with a best jump of 2.22m.   

CRICKET: India qualify for semi-finals; beat Barbados by 100 runs in final Group A match

WEIGHTLIFTING: Lovepreet Singh bags bronze in the men's 109kg category with a total lift of 355kg, Gurdeep Singh wins bronze in men's 109+kg with a total lift of 394kg.  

JUDO: Tulika Mann becomes the second Indian judoka to win silver after losing the women's +78kg final 

HOCKEY: India women's team beat Canada 3-2, through to semi-finals. Men's team thrash Canada 8-0, go top of their group

BOXING: Medals assured for Mohammed Husamuddin, Nitu Ghanghas and Nikhat Zareen

SQUASH: Saurav Ghosal wins bronze with 11-6, 11-1, 11-4 win over James Willstrop, becomes first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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KEY RESULTS:

ATHLETICS: Tejaswin Shankar wins bronze with a best jump of 2.22m.   

CRICKET: India qualify for semi-finals; beat Barbados by 100 runs in final Group A match

WEIGHTLIFTING: Lovepreet Singh bags bronze in the men's 109kg category with a total lift of 355kg, Gurdeep Singh wins bronze in men's 109+kg with a total lift of 394kg.  

JUDO: Tulika Mann becomes the second Indian judoka to win silver after losing the women's +78kg final 

HOCKEY: India women's team beat Canada 3-2, through to semi-finals. Men's team thrash Canada 8-0, go top of their group

BOXING: Medals assured for Mohammed Husamuddin, Nitu Ghanghas and Nikhat Zareen

SQUASH: Saurav Ghosal wins bronze with 11-6, 11-1, 11-4 win over James Willstrop, becomes first Indian squash player to win an individual medal at the Commonwealth Games.

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Aug 3, 2022, 19:12:14 IST

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Hockey - India 4-0 Canada at half time

Totally dominant, the Indians. They have created a number of chances, which they do in most matches. But this time, they have converted most of them into goals. Now all they need to do is not squander this lead like they did against England. 

Aug 3, 2022, 19:07:51 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Hockey - India 4-0 Canada

India running away with it now. Hardik collects the ball on the left, runs ahead and squares it for Gurjant who makes no mistake with the finish. 

Aug 3, 2022, 19:07:31 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Hockey - India 3-0 Canada

Penalty Corner taken by Varun and the goalkeeper blocks. India get the ball on the rebound and Lalit Upadhyay finishes with aplomb.

Aug 3, 2022, 18:47:14 IST

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Hockey - India 2-0 Canada

A wonderfully worked goal. Varun with a lovely ball from the defensive area, Rohidas collects it, sprints into the D and smashes it home. Goalkeeper is nothing more than a bystander for that, sensational hit. India are totally dominant so far.

Aug 3, 2022, 18:40:42 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Hockey - India 1-0 Canada

India take the lead thanks to a laser of a drag flick from Harmanpreet in a penalty corner routine. That struck the Canadian goalie's left arm and still went through. Venomous power and India take the lead with just over 8 mins left in the first quarter. 

Aug 3, 2022, 18:37:39 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Hockey - India 0-0 Canada

So the women's team had to beat Canada to go through to the semi-final, the men's team have to meanwhile beat Canada to top their group. This is pretty crucial because going top would mean that the men would avoid facing the mighty Australia in the semi-finals itself, something the women's team have to do now. 

Aug 3, 2022, 18:28:39 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: UP NEXT FOR INDIA

- The Indian men's hockey team are minutes away from their match against Canada.

- Purnima Pandey will turn out for India in the women's 87+kg weightlifting finals

Aug 3, 2022, 18:17:49 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Lawn Bowls - Mridul Borgohain wins!

An absolute thriller across 27 ends and Borgohain finishes level on six points with England's Ross Davis in men's singles sectional play. 

Aug 3, 2022, 18:00:34 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Boxing - Hussamuddin guaranteed bronze!

What a bout that was. Mohammed Husammuddin has beaten Namibian Tryagain Morning Ndevelo by split decision and is through to the semis. The medals keep coming for India in boxing. 

Aug 3, 2022, 17:31:22 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Boxing - Nitu assured of a medal!

Nitu Ghanghas has defeated Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland and it looks like the latter actually abandoned the bout before the third round because of the Indian's intensity. Nitu has reached the women's 48kg semi-final and that means she is assured of at least a bronze medal. Two bronze medals are awarded in boxing. 

Aug 3, 2022, 17:14:52 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Hockey - India through to the semis!

3-2 is how it ends! India have really pulled a rabbit out of the hat here and it is becoming increasingly clear that they are a difficult team to put down when they have their backs against the walls. They are through to the semis, heartbreak for Canada. The one bad news for India is that Lalremsiami seemed to be injured and had to be taken off towards the end. 

Aug 3, 2022, 16:57:25 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Hockey - India 3-2 Canada

India get the goal after all and it comes from a penalty corner routine. Lalremsiami finally gets a touch after a scramble post the delivery of the ball and it is deflected in. Gigantic goal, just over 5 mins left. 

Aug 3, 2022, 16:56:32 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Judo - Medal assured!

Tulilka Mann has reached the final of the women's +78kg event in judo and that is a second medal assured for India in the sport. She beats Sydnee Andrews of New Zealand by Ippon. 

Aug 3, 2022, 16:48:17 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Hockey - India's goal overturned!

Neha Goyal had scored but the umpire takes a referral. Replay shows that the ball had hit the back of Salima Tete's stick in the buildup. Goal ruled out, 10 mins left in the match. 

Aug 3, 2022, 16:41:01 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Hockey - India 2-2 Canada at end of Q3

India's medal hopes hanging by a thread now. They have to find a winner in this final quarter. 

Aug 3, 2022, 16:33:36 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Hockey - Canada find the equalizer

GOAL! PC for Canada, thanks to a stick check... and they EQUALIZE! It's 2-2 now in the third quarter.

India 2-2 Canada

Aug 3, 2022, 16:21:12 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Squash - Joshna Chinappa and Sandhu make winning start

Joshna Chinnapa and Harvinder Singh Sandhu defeat Sri Lanka's Yeheni Kuruppu and Ravindu Laksiri by 8-11 11-4 11-3 in the Round of 32 match.

Aug 3, 2022, 16:13:09 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Hockey: India women lead at half time

Canada pull one back after Navneet extended India's lead. Brienne Stairs reduces the deficit after scoring through a short corner. India, however, lead 2-1 at half-time.

India 2-1 Canada

Aug 3, 2022, 16:06:50 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Hockey: India women's team extends lead

GOAL!!! Lalremsiami passes it in from the right side of the Canada circle and Navneet converts it for another goal! Excellent finish from Navneet!

India 2-0 Canada

Aug 3, 2022, 16:02:20 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Weightlifting: Lovepreet Singh claims bronze

Bronze medal for India's Lovepreet Singh! Roberts-Young of Australia fails to lift 211kg, as Lovepreet finishes in the third spot.

Lovepreet Singh secures BRONZE with a total lift of 355Kg in the Men’s 109Kg Final. Cameroon's Junior Periclex Ngadja Nyabayeu taking the Gold, while Samoa's Jack Hitila Opeloge bags silver.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:58:35 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Table Tennis - Bhavina Patel wins in four games

Bhavina Patel seals the match in four games. The Indian defeats Australia's Daniela Toro 3-1 (8-11, 11-4, 11-7, 11-9) in the group stage of Women's Singles (Class 3-5).

Aug 3, 2022, 15:56:23 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Judo - Tulika Maan beats Tracy Durhone

India's Tulika Maan beats Mauritius' Tracy Durhone in women's 78+ kg quarterfinals of judo and advances to the semi-final.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:54:02 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Squash - Joshna Chinappa and Sandhu face Sri Lanka

The mixed Squash duo of Joshna Chinappa and Sandhu is in action in the Round of 32 match against Sri Lanka. Stay tuned for the updated result.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:52:06 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Hockey - End of 1st Quarter

Salima Tete managed to get the tap-in at the far post and that's the only goal that separates the two sides. After 1st Quarter, India lead 1-0 against Canada!!

Aug 3, 2022, 15:48:03 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Weightlifting - Jack Hitila Opeloge eyes gold

Samoa's Jack Hitila Opeloge has lifted 194kg! He moves into the gold medal position.

Cameroon's Nyabeyeu lifts 196kg and moves to second place, displacing Lovepreet on the list.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:45:55 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh sets national record

He has done it!!! New national record as Lovepreet successfully lifts 192kg in his third attempt in the Clean & Jerk round. Six out of six for the Indian!

Aug 3, 2022, 15:44:17 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Hockey - India take lead 

Salima Tete gives India the lead! Brilliant start for the women in blue as Tete scores a tap-in.

India 1-0 Canada

Aug 3, 2022, 15:40:43 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh lifts 189kg

Another impressive attempt!!! Lovepreet Singh lifts 189kg (NR) in his second attempt in Clean & Jerk.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:37:00 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh lifts 185kg

Lovepreet Singh lifts 185kg in his first Clean & Jerk attempt! He moves into first position!

Aug 3, 2022, 15:25:19 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Hockey - India women take on Canada

From 3:30pm onwards, the Indian Women's Hockey team is set to face Canada in what is a virtual knockout match, as the winner will progress to the semi-finals and the loser will get knocked out.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:22:27 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Judo - Deepak Deswal loses to Harry Lovell-Hewitt

Deepak Deswal loses to Harry Lovell-Hewitt of England in Men's 100kg quarter-finals. He now enters the repechage round.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:18:22 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Judo - Deepak Deswal in action

India's Deswal Deepak is up against Harry Lovell-Hewitt in the Men's 100kg quarter-final.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:16:42 IST

CWG 2022 Live Score: Table Tennis - India set to start campaign

India's Para Table Tennis contingent is set to start its campaign! Bhavina Patel, Sonalben Patel and Baby Sahana Ravi will be in action.

Aug 3, 2022, 15:00:56 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh ends snatch with 163kg lift

Three out of three! What a series of lifts for Lovepreet Singh, who lifts 163kg in his third attempt in the Snatch round and celebrates with a thigh-five. Clean & Jerk coming up shortly! 

Aug 3, 2022, 14:57:51 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh lifts 161kg in second attempt

A four-kilo increase in the weight but Lovepreet Singh's movement remains the same! He moves into first place with a 161kg lift.

Aug 3, 2022, 14:49:36 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh lifts 157kg in first attempt

He has done it! Lovepreet Singh successfully lifts 157kg in first snatch attempt. A solid opener from the Indian, who times the lift to perfection. 

Aug 3, 2022, 14:44:00 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Judo - Deepak Deswal into quarterfinal

Deepak Deswal (-100 Kg) wins the preliminary round against Omgba Fouda of Cameroon on account of penalties resulting in disqualification.

Aug 3, 2022, 14:38:16 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Lawn Bowls - Mridul Borgohain wins comfortably

India's Mridul Borgohain defeats Chris Locke of Falkland Islands 21-5 in Men's Singles Section D - Round 2 match.

Aug 3, 2022, 14:32:05 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh to lift 157kg in first snatch

Lovepreet Singh's entry weight in the Snatch round has been revised to 157kg. The Indian will attempt 157kg in his first snatch.

Aug 3, 2022, 14:14:57 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh competes in Men's 109kg

Lovepreet Singh, who won a silver medal in the men's 109kg at the Commonwealth Championships 2021 in Tashkent, will be in action in a few minutes from now on.

 His entry weight in the snatch is listed at 145kg… stay tuned for Live updates!

Aug 3, 2022, 14:03:58 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Weightlifting - Lovepreet Singh in action shortly

Hold on to your seats! Boxing action coming up... Lovepreet Singh will be in action in Men's 109 kg weightlifting, while Purnima Pandey competes in the 87kg category as the Indian contingent eyes more medals in the sport. Gurdip Singh will be participating in Men's 109 kg final.

Weightlifting schedule:

Men's 109 kg - Lovepreet Singh (2:00 PM)

Women's 87+ kg - Purnima Singh (6:30 PM)

Men's 109+ kg - Gurdeep Singh (11:00 PM)

Aug 3, 2022, 13:54:22 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Lawn Bowls Women's Pairs - India women in lead

Indian women's team has gained a 7-4 lead against Niue in the Women's Pairs category.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:50:55 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Lawn Bowls Men's singles- Mridul Borgohain takes massive lead 

Mridul Borgohain has taken a massive lead after End 7. He leads 13-1 against Chris Locke of Folkland Islands.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:48:40 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Cricket and hockey teams in focus

We will have two big games later in the day, with Indian women's and men's hockey teams taking on Canada in their pool matches.

In cricket, India will take on Barbados in the virtual quarter-final, which will affect both teams' medal chances.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:38:41 IST

CWG 2022 Live: Athletics - Manpreet Kaur eyes athletics medal

After Seema Punia finished an underwhelming fifth in the women's discus throw final, Manpreet Kaur will be in action today as a medal hope for India. She will compete in the women's shot put final at 12:35 am.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:33:35 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Table Tennis - Sharath Kamal eyes more medals

The medal rush continued on Tuesday, with the Indian men's table tennis team defeating Singapore to win its second straight gold medal at the Games.

"I'm looking for more medals in singles, doubles and mixed. I hope it's just the beginning. It's the first time I have defended a title and we have done it very well. It's a very strong team. This (Gold) builds a lot of confidence, going into future matches," Sharath Kamal said after claiming gold in the team event.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:22:39 IST

CWG 2022 Live: India has chance to secure medals in athletics

In Athletics, Manpreet Kaur competes in the women's Shot Put final, while Tejaswin Shankar will be in action in men's jump final.

Aneesh Kumar Surendran Pillai, Devendra Gahlot, Devender Kumar will be competing in men's Discus Throw F42-44/61-64 Final.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:12:50 IST

CWG 2022 Live Day 6: Action gets underway with Lawn Bowls

The action is underway with Lawn Bowls sectional play! Lovely and Nayanmoni are in the Women's Pairs category, while Mridul Borgohain is taking on Chris Locke of Falkland Islands in Men's Singles.

Aug 3, 2022, 13:03:36 IST

CWG 2022 Live Day 6: Huge day for India's boxing contingent

In Boxing, Nitu Ganghas will box in her QF match against Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland, followed by Hussamuddin in Over 54-57 kg QFs against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo.

Nikhat Zareen will box in her QF match against Helen Jones of Wales in the Over 48-50kg category, and Lovlina Borgohain, the Tokyo Olympics 2020 medallist will start her campaign against Rosie Eccles of Wales in Over 64-70 kg category QFs. Boxer Ashish Singh will compete in Over 75-80 kg QFs against England's Aaron Bowen.

Aug 3, 2022, 12:58:32 IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Live: Squash action

Later in the day, Indian fans will witness Saurav Ghosal, who eyes bronze, while the duo of Joshna Chinappa and Sandhu will be in action in the Round of 32 match against Sri Lanka.

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