Archive · 26 Jul 2026
India's Mixed Performance on Day 3 of CWG
On Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games, India had a mix of good and bad performances.
The women's lawn bowls pair, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, did well, as did boxer Sachin Siwach, who won his match.
However, other athletes like Putul Sonowal in men's lawn bowls and swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra did not qualify for the finals.
The wheelchair women’s basketball team also had a tough loss.
Overall, it was a day with some bright spots but also some disappointments for India.
Women's lawn bowls pair Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh performed well.
Boxer Sachin Siwach won his round of 32 match against Keoma Al-Ahmadieh of Canada.
Men's lawn bowls singles player Putul Sonowal suffered his first defeat.
Swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final.
The wheelchair women’s basketball team lost 1-16 against Wales in their Group B match.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki Singh, Sachin Siwach, Putul Sonowal, Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aryan Nehra, and the wheelchair women’s basketball team.
- What
- Mixed performance on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games.
- When
- Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games.
- Where
- Commonwealth Games venue.
- Why
- Athletes had varying levels of success in their respective events.
Success Stories
Disappointments
Athletic Performance
Success Stories
Women's lawn bowls pair (Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh) and boxer Sachin Siwach performed well.
Disappointments
Men's lawn bowls singles player Putul Sonowal lost after initial victories, and swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra failed to qualify for the 400m freestyle final.
Team Performance
Success Stories
None
Disappointments
The wheelchair women’s basketball team lost 1-16 against Wales in their Group B match.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games (CWG)
- Notable Performers
- Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki Singh, Sachin Siwach
- Disappointing Performances
- Putul Sonowal, Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aryan Nehra, Wheelchair Women’s Basketball Team
- Boxing Opponent
- Keoma Al-Ahmadieh (Canada)
- Next Boxing Opponent
- William Hewitt (England)
Sources
Boxer Siwach and lawn bowls women's pair shines for India on day 3 of Commonwealth Games
CWG Day 3: Women’s lawn bowls pair, boxer Siwach shine in ordinary day for India
CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach advances, women’s lawn bowls pair shine
