CWG Day 3: No medals for India, but Sachin Siwach advances and Rupa-Pinki stay unbeaten
India's performance on Day 3 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games saw mixed results, with boxer Sachin Siwach advancing to the pre-quarterfinals and the women's lawn bowls pair maintaining an unbeaten streak. Despite these successes, the Indian team faced setbacks in swimming, wheelchair basketball, and men's lawn bowls.
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The report tracks India's progress in a major international multi-sport event, highlighting the nation's competitive standing and the performance of key athletes ahead of high-profile events like Mirabai Chanu's upcoming weightlifting title defense.
NEW DELHI: India enjoyed another productive day at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday, with boxer Sachin Siwach advancing to the pre-quarterfinals and the women's lawn bowls pair of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh extending their unbeaten run to stay firmly on course for the semifinals.A day after para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account with a bronze medal, Indian athletes produced a series of encouraging performances across boxing, lawn bowls and gymnastics, although there were disappointments in swimming and wheelchair basketball.With Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu set to begin her title defence on Sunday, India will look to build on the positive momentum.Boxing: Sachin Siwach clears opening hurdleOne of India's brightest medal hopes in boxing, Sachin Siwach, survived a stiff challenge from Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh to progress to the men's 60kg pre-quarterfinals.The 26-year-old prevailed 4-1 in a split verdict in the round of 32 at Glasgow's SEC…
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