On Day 3 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, India celebrated a boxing win by Sachin Siwach and a flawless third win by the women's lawn bowls pair, while Putul Sonowal suffered his first defeat, ending India's unbeaten run in the sport.

Key Takeaways

  • Sachin Siwach advanced to the men’s 60 kg pre‑quarterfinals, keeping his medal hopes alive.
  • Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a third straight victory in women’s pairs lawn bowls.
  • Putul Sonowal recorded his first loss, breaking India’s overall unbeaten record in lawn bowls.

Day 3 of the Glasgow‑hosted CWG 2026 delivered a mix of triumphs and setbacks for India. In the boxing ring, Sachin Siwach defeated Canada’s Al‑Ahmadieh 4‑1 to move into the Round of 16, while the women’s lawn bowls duo of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh overcame a determined Tonga pair in a tie‑breaker to notch their third consecutive win.

Siwach dominated early, taking four of the five judges’ scorecards before weathering a late surge from his opponent. He told PTI, “It was a tough bout but I had beaten him twice before, so I was pretty confident.” Next up is England’s William Hewitt in the pre‑quarterfinals.

The lawn bowls pair opened the match with a 5‑2 set win, slipped to a 6‑4 loss in the second, but held their nerve in the decisive tie‑breaker to clinch the match. Their composure puts them squarely in contention for a semifinal berth.

Conversely, Putul Sonowal’s campaign stumbled as Malaysia’s Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple beat him 4‑8, 8‑9 in straight sets, handing India its first loss in lawn bowls across all events. Sonowal now needs a flawless finish in his remaining group matches to stay in medal contention.

Indian swimmers also faced challenges: Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra placed 15th and 16th respectively in the men’s 400 m freestyle heats, missing the final.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that India’s performance in boxing and lawn bowls is crucial for its overall medal tally at CWG 2026, while setbacks in swimming highlight areas needing strategic investment.

“Siwach’s win injects new confidence into India’s boxing squad, and the lawn bowls streak underscores the depth of the nation’s multi‑sport strategy.”
Did You Know?: The 2026 Games feature women’s lawn bowls as a fully integrated event for the first time in Commonwealth Games history.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who will Sachin Siwach face next, and what are his chances of reaching the medal rounds?
  • Which opponents could the Indian women’s lawn bowls pair encounter in the semifinals?