Commonwealth Games 2026 Highlights, Day 2: Jhandu Kumar brings first medal for India with bronze in para powerlifting

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by winning bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event. The Indian lifter made a successful start with 181kg before improving to 190kg on his second attempt, which proved to be his best lift. He went for 196kg in his final attempt but could not complete it. His 190kg effort was enough to earn him a well-deserved place on the podium and India's first medal of the Games.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jhandu Kumar opens the count for India with a bronze medal in men's heavyweight para powerlifting.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Sudhir set a 211kg target for himself but failed to lift it and is now out of contention for a medal.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Sudhir made a steady start to his campaign, successfully clearing 182kg on his opening attempt before following it up with a clean 183kg lift. However, with a best lift worth 114.1 points, the Indian para powerlifter is currently outside the medal positions. He has set 207kg for third attempt.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: In his third attempt, Jhandu Kumar set a 196kg target but failed to lift it clean, but he is still at the top of Group B with 130.9 points.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jhandu Kumar in his second attempt, and he lifts 190 kg clean this time to stay at the top of the table with 130.9 points.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Srihari Nataraj's Commonwealth Games campaign came to a disappointing end as he finished seventh in his semifinal with a time of 25.29 seconds, falling short of a place in the men's 50m backstroke final.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jhandu Kumar made a strong start in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event, producing a successful 181kg lift on his very first attempt. All three referees awarded green lights, putting the Indian lifter at the top of the Group B standings after the opening round.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Attention now shifts to the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event, where India will be represented by Jhandu Kumar and Sudhir. Both lifters will be aiming to challenge for the podium.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: India narrowly missed out on a medal in the men's 100m Freestyle S13 final as Kartik finished fourth, just outside the podium places. Ali Imam, meanwhile, came home seventh as both Indian swimmers ended their campaigns without a medal.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Attention now shifts to the swimming pool, where India's R.V.V.B.K. Budigina and Imam Ali will compete in the men's 100m freestyle S13 final. The medal event is scheduled to get underway at 12:00 a.m.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Kasthuri Rajamani endured a disappointing outing as she failed to clear 112kg on her third and final attempt. After two unsuccessful lifts at 111kg, the Indian para powerlifter raised the weight for her last effort but was unable to complete the lift, ending the competition without a valid mark.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Kasthuri Rajamani's second attempt also ended in disappointment as she failed to register a successful lift at 111kg. Just like her opening effort, the lift was ruled unsuccessful by the referees, with all three red lights flashing against the Indian para powerlifter.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Kasthuri Rajamani in women's heavyweight Para powerlifting. She set the 111 target for the first round, but didn't lift it clean, and three red lights went on for her.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jadumani completed a flawless performance to storm into the Round of 16 at the Commonwealth Games. The Indian boxer dominated all three rounds against Scotland's Aaron Cullen, sealing another emphatic 5-0 verdict in the final round to complete a clean sweep and book his place in the next stage in commanding fashion.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Putul Sonowal held his nerve in a dramatic finish, producing a brilliant final throw in the tiebreak to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. The Indian lawn bowler edged Falkland Islands' Cecil Alexander 1-0 in the tiebreak to seal a hard-fought win after a fiercely contested match.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Jadumani is just one round away from victory after another commanding display against Scotland's Aaron Cullen. The Indian boxer swept the second round as well, earning a perfect 10 from all five judges to extend his dominance heading into the final round.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: India's Jadumani Singh Mandengbam is up against home favourite Aaron Cullen of Scotland in the men's 55kg Round of 32. The Indian boxer has made a dominant start, taking a commanding 5-0 lead after the opening round.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: After a slow start, Putul Sonowal found his rhythm at just the right time, recovering strongly to edge the opening set 7-5. The momentum, however, has swung back in the second set, with Falkland Islands' Cecil Alexander holding a 5-3 lead after four rounds of throws. As things stand, the contest appears to be heading towards a tiebreaker.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: The women's heavyweight para powerlifting competition is underway with the Group B lifters in action. India's Kasthuri Rajamani will compete in Group A later in the event, so there is still some time to wait before she begins her campaign.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: India's Putul Sonowal is currently in action in the lawn bowls competition against Falkland Islands' Cecil Alexander. Sonowal has made a slow start to the contest and trails 0-2 in the early stages of the match.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: Nigeria lead the 2026 Commonwealth Games medal standings after the opening events with one gold and two silver medals. England are second with one gold and one bronze, while Malaysia occupy third place, having secured one bronze medal.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: India could officially add to its medal tally before the day ends, with several key events still on the schedule:

10:40 p.m. – Women's Heavyweight (Para Powerlifting): Kasthuri Rajamani

11:00 p.m. – Men's 55kg, Round of 32 (Boxing): Jadumani Singh Mandengbam vs Aaron Cullen (Scotland)

12:00 a.m. – Men's 100m Freestyle S13 Final (Swimming): R.V.V.B.K. Budigina, Imam Ali

12:29 a.m. – Men's 50m Backstroke Semifinals (Swimming): Srihari Nataraj

12:29 a.m. – Men's Heavyweight (Para Powerlifting): Jhandu Kumar, Sudhir

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: India's women's pairs team extended its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games with a commanding victory over South Africa, registering a second straight triumph in the Lawn Bowls competition on Friday. Representing India in the Section B contest, Rupa Rani Tirkey (lead) and Pinki Singh (skip) combined effectively to outplay their South African opponents 2-0. The Indian duo edged the opening set 6-4 before holding their nerve in a closely fought second set to seal a 7-5 win.

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE Updates, Day 2: After two subdivisions in gymnastics, India lead the men's team standings with 208.550 points. Bangladesh are second and Singapore are third.