Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 3: Sachin beats Canadian opponent, progresses to Round of 16

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.