Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 3: Indian gymnasts in action after Putul Sonowal suffers defeat in lawn bowls

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 3: Boxer Sachin progressed to the Round of 16 after beating his Canadian opponent.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 3: Follow Latest Updates(PTI)

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 3: India will aim to take the momentum on the third day of the Games after the medal tally was opened up by para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar. The athlete from Bihar won a bronze medal on Friday night, helping India win their first medal of the 23rd edition of the CWG. On Saturday, boxers and swimmers will lead the charge for India. Dhakshan Shashikumar will be in action in the men's 400m freestyle heats, while Men's S14 200m Freestyle heats will feature Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni. The duo will aim to qualify for the final first. ...Read More

 

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• Jul 25, 2026 09:23 pm IST

  CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Unven bars update!

  CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Protistha Samanta followed up her impressive vault performance with her routine on the uneven bars, where she recorded a score of 8.500 after receiving 5.400 for execution. She is currently placed 24th in the provisional uneven bars standings. Eshitaa Rewale also completed her uneven bars routine successfully, finishing with a score of 9.550, including an execution mark of 6.350. The Indian gymnast is provisionally ranked 20th on the apparatus.

• Jul 25, 2026 09:13 pm IST

  CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Protistha's current score - 13.025

  CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India's Protistha Samanta climbed to the top of the provisional women's vault standings after posting a score of 13.025. She earned 12.950 on her first vault and 12.700 on her second, with her average score of 12.825 receiving a 0.200 bonus for executing two salto vaults in different directions.

Jul 25, 2026 08:58 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Protistha Samanta leads the table!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: A strong start for the Indian gymnasts in Subdivision 3. Protistha Samanta leads the standings with a score of 13.025, while Pranati Nayak sits fifth on 12.575. Eshitaa Rewale is currently holding the eighth and final qualifying spot, keeping three Indians inside the top eight at this stage.

Jul 25, 2026 08:51 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Time for gymnastics!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Attention shifts to the gymnastics arena, where India's women's team is set to compete in Subdivision 3. Pranati Nayak, Nishka Agarwal, Eshitaa Rewale and Protistha Samanta will be in action as they begin their campaign.

Jul 25, 2026 08:36 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal suffers defeat

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal went down to Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple in the Men's Singles Sectional Play, Section D. After losing the opening set 8-4, the Indian produced a spirited fightback in the second but fell just short, losing 9-8 to concede the match in straight sets.

Jul 25, 2026 08:29 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul's hopes fading!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal's hopes are fading as the match slips further away. After End 6 of the second set, the Indian trails Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple 9-5, leaving him with a mountain to climb after already conceding the opening set 8-4.

Jul 25, 2026 08:14 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul trailing in second set too!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal's challenge has become tougher in the second set. After End 3, the Indian trails Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple 5-2 and needs a strong finish to force his way back into the contest after losing the opening set 8-4.

Jul 25, 2026 08:01 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal loses first set!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal faces an uphill task after dropping the opening set 8-4 to Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple in the Men's Singles Sectional Play, Section D. The Malaysian controlled the contest from the outset, leaving the Indian with plenty to do. Sonowal must now produce a strong response in the second set to keep the match alive.

Jul 25, 2026 07:51 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Sonowal aiming for comeback!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal is mounting a comeback in the opening set. After End 5, the Indian trails Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple by just one point, with the score at 4-3.

Jul 25, 2026 07:40 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul trailing in first set!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple takes an early lead against Putul Sonowal in the first set with a 2-0 scoreline at the moment. Putul remained calm and composed yesterday, and the same is expected from him tonight too.

Jul 25, 2026 07:25 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal in action soon!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Putul Sonowal will be in action shortly as he takes on Malaysia's Izzat Dzulkeple in the Men's Singles Sectional Play, Section D, with the match set to get underway soon.

Jul 25, 2026 07:00 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Day 3 so far…

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India enjoyed a mixed Day 3 so far at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the men's 60kg Round of 16 after a convincing 4-1 win over Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh. In swimming, Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra missed out on the 400m freestyle final after finishing 15th and 16th in the heats. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh registered a hard-fought victory over Tonga in the women's pairs bowls event, while the Indian women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team suffered a 16-1 defeat to Wales in its Commonwealth Games debut.

Jul 25, 2026 06:41 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Earlier Today!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Earlier in the day, former Youth World Champion Sachin Siwach got India's boxing campaign off to a winning start at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating Canada's Keoma Ali Al Ahmadieh 4-1 in the men's 60kg bout.

Jul 25, 2026 05:56 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Jhandu only medalist of India so far!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games by winning bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event on Day 2. He secured the podium with successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. As things stand, the bronze remains India's only medal, with the contingent still searching for its second podium finish.

Jul 25, 2026 05:23 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Coming up for India later today!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Coming up for India later today at CWG:

7:30 PM IST Lawn Bowls: Men’s Singles Sectional Play, Section D: Putul Sonowal faces Malaysia’s Izzat Dzulkeple.

8:15 PM IST Artistic Gymnastics – Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification (Subdivision 1): Pranati Nayak, Nishka Agarwal, Eshitaa Rewale and Protistha Samanta will represent India in action.

Jul 25, 2026 05:14 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India suffer loss in women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India's women's 3x3 wheelchair basketball team endured a difficult start to its campaign, suffering a comprehensive 16-1 defeat against Wales in their Group B opener. Wales dominated the contest from start to finish, leaving the Indian side with little room to recover.

Jul 25, 2026 05:05 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India claim another win in lawn bowls!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India secured a stellar 2-0 victory on a tiebreaker after a hard-fought battle. While Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan responded strongly in the second set, racing to a commanding 6-0 lead after the first three ends and holding on to claim the set 6-4 against Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki to force a decider, India ultimately regrouped brilliantly in the tiebreaker to clinch the 2-0 win.

Jul 25, 2026 05:00 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Tonga bounce back vs India in Lawn Bowls!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: After dropping the opening set, Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan responded strongly in the second. They raced to a commanding 6-0 lead after the first three ends, putting Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki under immense pressure. The Indian pair mounted a spirited fightback and reduced the margin, but the comeback fell short as Tonga held on to claim the second set 6-4, forcing the contest into a decider.

Jul 25, 2026 04:54 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Dhakshan and Aryan fail to qualify for final!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India's challenge in the men's 400m freestyle came to an end after both Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the final. Dhakshan finished 15th overall with a time of 3:58.09s, while Aryan ended 18th in 4:00.26s. Only the top eight swimmers across all four heats progressed to the final, leaving India without a representative in the medal race.

Jul 25, 2026 04:36 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Rupa, Pinki take lead in lawn bowls!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki made a positive start in their women's lawn bowls doubles contest, taking the opening set 5-2 against Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan to move one step closer to victory.

Jul 25, 2026 04:30 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Indian swimmers in action soon!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Attention shifts to the swimming pool, where India's Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra are set to begin their campaigns in the men's 400m freestyle heats. Both swimmers will be aiming to secure qualification for the next stage with a strong performance.

Jul 25, 2026 04:22 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Sachin marches ahead

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Sachin wins his round of 32 bout against Keoma Al-Ahmadieh by a split decision with four judges ruling in his favour.

Jul 25, 2026 04:16 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Focus on boxing

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: The focus is on boxing as India's Sachin Siwachis fighting it out in the men’s 60kg round of 32 against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh.

The first round was evenly contestsed and it’s a split verdict! Three judges have ruled 10-9 in Sachin’s favour while two have given it 10-9 to the Canadian.

Jul 25, 2026 03:53 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Judoka Tulika Mann suspended

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: On Friday, India's medal hopes received a big dent after judoka Tulika Mann was suspended by NADA for whereabouts failure. As a result, she is set to miss the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Jul 25, 2026 03:39 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: How did India perform on Friday?

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Jhandu Kumar from Bihar brought the first medal for the country on Friday in the men's heavyweight category in the para powerlifting event. He lifted 186 and 191kgs in his first two attempts and then failed to lift 196kg in his final attempt. However, this was enough for him to seal the bronze.

Jul 25, 2026 03:30 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: What's the schedule for Day 3?

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: The schedule is packed for the Indian athletes on Day 3. 14 athletes will be in action for the country.

Here's the full schedule:

Lawn Bowls

Women's Pairs - Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki vs Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan - Sectional play - 3:50 PM

Men's singles - Putul Sonowal vs Malaysia's Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple - Sectional play - 7:30 PM

Boxing

Men's 60kg - Sachin vs Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh - Round of 32 - 4 PM

3X3 Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Women Team - Minakshi, Reena, Laxmi, Ritu vs Wales - Group Play Stage Pool B - 4:35 PM

Swimming

Men's 400m freestyle - Dhakshan Shashikumar (Heat 3) - 4:19 PM

Men's 400m freestyle - Aryan Nehra (Heat 4) - 4:19 PM

Men's 400m freestyle - Dhakshan Shashikumar (Final) - if qualified - 11:37 PM

Men's 400m freestyle - Aryan Nehra (Final) - if qualified - 11:37 PM

Artistic Gymnastics

Women's team final - Pranati Nayak, Nishka Agarwal, Protishta Samanta, Eshitaa Rewale - Team Final and individual qualification - 8:15 PM

Jul 25, 2026 03:18 pm IST

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Hello and welcome!

CWG 2026, Day 3 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Swimming, Boxing and Lawn Bowls would be focus on the day. Stay tuned as we bring to you all the important details.