Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India Shines in Lawn Bowls at Commonwealth Games
India's lawn bowls team is doing really well at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The women's team, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, won their second match against South Africa.
They also beat Malta in a close match.
In the men's singles, Putul Sonowal, who is a police officer from Assam, won against Cecil Alexander from the Falkland Islands.
He also beat the world champion Ryan Bester in his first match.
The team is showing great skill and teamwork, and they are leading in their section.
India's women's pairs team, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, secured their second consecutive victory at the Commonwealth Games, defeating South Africa 2-0.
The Indian duo leads Section B, having also secured a tie-break win against Malta in their opening match.
Assam Police officer Putul Sonowal advanced in the men's singles event, winning a tie-break against Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands.
Sonowal's victory follows his impressive first-round win against reigning world champion Ryan Bester.
The article highlights the roles of 'Skip' and 'Lead' in lawn bowls, providing insight into the team dynamics and strategy.
- Who
- India's lawn bowls team, including Rupa Rani Tirkey, Pinki Singh, and Putul Sonowal
- What
- Secured victories in women's pairs and men's singles events
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To demonstrate their growing prowess on the international stage
Indian Team Performance
Opponent Performance
Women's Pairs
Indian Team Performance
India's women's pairs team, Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, secured their second consecutive victory, defeating South Africa 2-0 and leading Section B.
Opponent Performance
South Africa put up a gritty fight but were outplayed by the Indian duo.
Men's Singles
Indian Team Performance
Putul Sonowal won a challenging tie-break against Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands, advancing in the men's singles event.
Opponent Performance
Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands stayed in control in the second set but lost in the tie-break.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow
- Women's Pairs Team
- Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh
- Men's Singles Player
- Putul Sonowal
- Opponents
- South Africa, Malta, Falkland Islands
- Previous Achievements
- Gold in Women's Fours at 2022 Birmingham CWG, Silver in Men's Fours at 2022 Birmingham CWG