Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India Excels in Bowls at CWG 2026
India had a great start at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
The women's bowls team, Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey, won a close match against Malta.
They were behind at one point but came back to win in a tiebreaker.
Later, Putul Sonowal, a new player, surprised everyone by beating the world champion Ryan Bester from Canada in the men's singles.
Both matches were very exciting and went down to the last bowl.
India is now ready for more matches tomorrow.
India's women's pairs team, Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey, won a thrilling match against Malta in a tiebreaker.
Putul Sonowal, an Indian men's singles player, defeated reigning world champion Ryan Bester in a tiebreaker.
Both matches were closely contested and decided in the final moments.
India made a strong start in the bowls competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
The Indian team showcased exceptional skill and determination in their victories.
- Who
- Indian bowls team, including Pinki Singh, Rupa Rani Tirkey, and Putul Sonowal
- What
- India won matches in women's pairs and men's singles bowls
- When
- Thursday, during the opening day of the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- The Indian team demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, overcoming strong opponents in thrilling matches.
Indian Bowlers
Opponents
Performance
Indian Bowlers
Indian bowlers showcased exceptional skill and determination, winning crucial matches in both women's pairs and men's singles.
Opponents
Opponents like Malta and Ryan Bester put up strong challenges but ultimately fell short against the Indian team.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow
- Indian Women's Pairs
- Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey
- Indian Men's Singles
- Putul Sonowal
- Opponents
- Malta (Women's Pairs), Ryan Bester (Men's Singles)
- Outcome
- India won both matches in tiebreakers