India's lawn bowls contingent showcased a dominant performance at the Commonwealth Games, with the women's pairs team securing their second consecutive victory against South Africa and Putul Sonowal winning a tense singles match against Falkland Islands. The women's pairs, featuring Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, now lead their section, building on their previous tie-break win against Malta. Sonowal, who had earlier defeated a world champion, fought hard to overcome his opponent in a tie-break, highlighting India's strong presence in the competition.
India's lawn bowls contingent showcased a dominant performance at the Commonwealth Games, with the women's pairs team securing their second consecutive victory against South Africa and Putul Sonowal winning a tense singles match against Falkland Islands. The women's pairs, featuring Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, now lead their section, building on their previous tie-break win against Malta. Sonowal, who had earlier defeated a world champion, fought hard to overcome his opponent in a tie-break, highlighting India's strong presence in the competition.
India has made a confident start to their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, with Putul Sonowal stunning 2023 world champion Ryan Bester in the Men's Singles Lawn Bowls. Additionally, the Indian Women's Pairs team, comprising Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh, secured a hard-fought victory against Malta. These early wins highlight India's strong presence in the Lawn Bowls competition.
India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a thrilling tie-breaker victory over Tonga in the Lawn Bowls women's pairs event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, maintaining their top position in the section.
India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured their third consecutive victory in the women's pairs Lawn Bowls at the Commonwealth Games, defeating Tonga in a tie-breaker to stay on course for the semifinals. Meanwhile, Putul Sonowal experienced his first defeat in the men's singles, losing to Malaysia's Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple after two initial wins.
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Images from Monday's Round of 16 women's singles matches at the US Open.
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