Live Updates | Commonwealth Games 2026 | 26 July

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Results As They Happen

• Bowls | Women's Pair | India vs Namibia & 10:05 | India vs England 1:00pm | India lost to Namibia 1-1 (0-3)

• Weightlifting | M60kg | Rishikanta | Final 2:15pm | Rishikanta Won Silver 

• Gymnastics | Tapan & Yogeshwar | Men All Around 4:30pm | Tapan finished 15th, Yogeshwar DNS

• Swimming | Men's 4x200 Freestyle Relay 4:48pm  | Enters Final

• Weightlifting | W48 | Mirabai | Final 6:45pm | Mirabai wins Gold

• Bowls | Putul vs Malta 7:15pm | Putul Lost 

• Boxing | W54 | Preeti vs Malawi 10:45pm

• Weightlifting | M65 | M Raja 11:15pm

• Boxing | M55 | Jadumai vs Pakistan 11:45pm

• Boxing | M65 | Aditya vs Uganda 00:45am

10:58pm | Bowls: India 3-3 England (1-0)

India have responded in style. Rupa and Pinki produced a superb 3-0 end to erase the deficit and level the second set at 3-3, with three ends still to play.

10:56pm | Boxing: Preeti storms into the quarterfinals

It's all over in the second round! As Deborah Mtenje came forward looking to change the momentum, Preeti Pawar punished every opening with a series of clean, powerful punches. After a second standing eight count, the referee stepped in and stopped the contest (RSC), sealing a dominant victory for the Indian.

Preeti advances to the quarterfinals in emphatic fashion.

10:54pm | Boxing: Preeti dominates opening round

A commanding start from Preeti Pawar. The reigning World Boxing Cup champion used her superior reach and experience to control the action, forcing a standing eight count on Deborah Mtenje early in the round. The judges had no doubts, awarding Round 1 to Preeti by a unanimous 5-0 verdict, with one judge scoring it 10-8 and the remaining four giving it 10-9.

10:46pm | Boxing: Preeti Pawar enters the ring

India's Preeti Pawar is set to begin her campaign against Deborah Mtenje of Malawi in the women's bout. Fighting from the red corner, Preeti looks focused and ready, while the 19-year-old Mtenje will be eager to make her mark.

10:45pm | Women's Pair Bowls Update

• End 4: England's bowl knocked the jack out of play, forcing a reset. India made the most of it to extend their lead to 4-1.

• End 5: Both teams struggled to get close to the jack for most of the end, but India picked up two shots to move further ahead.

• Score after 5 ends: India 6-1 England.

10:15pm | Women's Pair Bowls: India lead after the opening end

A well-worked opening end for the Indian pair. Rupa directs Pinki, whose final delivery breaks up the head perfectly, leaving India with the two closest bowls to the jack. India take an early 2-0 lead after the first end.

10:00pm | 3x3 Basketball Update

The 3x3 basketball action is in full swing, with New Zealand defeating Scotland in the latest men's Round A contest.

Attention now shifts to the Indian women's wheelchair team, who are set to face Scotland later tonight as they continue their Commonwealth Games campaign.

8:25pm | Mirabai Wins Gold Medal

She lifts the 105kg and has now won a hat trick of gold medals at the CWG

8:20pm | Mirabai misses 105 lift

Like Snatch she has a failed first attempt

8:00pm | Bowls: Sonowal fights back in second set

After conceding the opening two ends, Putul Sonowal has produced a strong response in the second set. The Indian claimed the third end 4-0, wiping out the deficit and drawing level at 4-4. Having lost the first set, Sonowal is showing plenty of resilience as he looks to force a tie-breaker.

7:45pm | Bowls: Putul Sonowal drops the opening set

Putul Sonowal managed to restore some parity late in the set, picking up two points in each of the final two ends, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome. Shaun Parnis closed out the opening set 10-4 to take a 1-0 lead in the match.

Putul must now win the second set to force a tie-breaker and keep his hopes alive in this group-stage encounter.

7:40pm | Bowls: Putul Sonowal trails heavily in the opening set

It's been all Shaun James Parnis in the first set. The Maltese bowler has raced into a commanding 10-0 lead after the opening five ends, leaving Putul Sonowal with a mountain to climb.

With just two ends remaining in the first set, Parnis is firmly in control and closing in on a dominant start.

7:35pm | Weightlifting: Mirabai raises the bar again and does 85kg to end the snatch

Forget the Games record Mirabai Chanu is now chasing the Commonwealth record.

After clearing 82kg, the Indian star calls for 85kg, a weight that would set a new Commonwealth mark. Having lifted 86kg before, it's well within her capabilities.

And she delivers. A flawless lift, a new Commonwealth record, and yet another reminder of why Mirabai remains one of the sport's finest.

7:30pm | Weightlifting: Mirabai rewrites the Games record

Mirabai's opening attempt at 82kg in the snatch doesn't come together, but she returns with confidence for her second lift.

This time, there's no mistake. She powers the bar overhead with complete control, successfully clearing 82kg to set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record. Another composed lift from the Olympic silver medallist, making a record-breaking effort look routine.

7:25pm | Mirabai Fails in first attempt 82kg

Hope she makes it in the next one

7:15pm | Gymnastics: Tapan Mohanty ends all-around campaign in 15th

India's Tapan Mohanty wrapped up his men's all-around final with a 15th-place finish, scoring 70.500 across the six apparatus. His highest score of the day came on the vault, where he earned 12.700.

At the top, Scotland's Reuben Ward clinched the gold medal with a winning total of 79.650, edging out Canada's Felix Dolci, who finished just 0.200 points behind on 79.450. Australia's Jesse Moore completed the podium with 79.000 to take bronze.

6:45pm | It's Mirabai Chanu Time

Unless something very extraordinary happens we are getting our First Gold of CWG in next hour or so

6:30pm | Gymnastics: Final rotation approaching

With just one apparatus remaining, Tapan Mohanty has slipped to 14th in the men's all-around standings on a cumulative score of 60.600.

At the top of the leaderboard, Scotland's Reuben Ward remains firmly in control. The home favourite has amassed 66.950 and is closing in on what would be Scotland's first Commonwealth Games men's all-around gymnastics gold medal.

6:15pm | Gymnastics: Mohanty drops to 12th

Tapan Mohanty has completed his horizontal bar routine, scoring 11.600, which sees him slip to 12th in the all-around standings. Tapan Mohanty is midway through his artistic gymnastics all-around campaign, having completed four rotations so far.

His scores Rings: 12.000, Vault: 12.700, Parallel Bars: 12.450 & Horizontal Bar: 11.600

With two apparatus still to come, Tapan will be looking to climb back up the leaderboard.

5:45pm | Tapan Scores a 12.450 on parallel bars

He currently has a total score of 37.150 and is tied for 11th currently.

5:25pm | Gymnastics: Tapan climbs into the top 10

Tapan has completed his second rotation, vault, and it has comfortably been his strongest routine of the competition so far. A score of 12.700 lifts his overall total to 24.700, moving him up to ninth place in the all-around standings.

At the top, Scotland's Reuben Ward leads with 26.900 after completing his floor and pommel horse routines. Cyprus' Marios Georgiou is second on 25.950, while Wales' Elliot Vernon sits third with 25.850.

5:15pm | Swimming: India qualify for the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final

India are through to the men's 4x200m freestyle relay final.

Australia and England, both fielding B teams, led the race throughout, while India and Jersey battled for the remaining qualification spot. The two teams traded positions before India edged ahead at the crucial stage.

With Srihari Nataraj anchoring the final leg, India held off a late challenge from Jersey to seal a place in the final, finishing in 7:39.48, 30.82 seconds behind Australia.

Indian splits:

• Dhakshan Shashikumar – 1:53.31

• Aneesh S. Gowda – 1:53.73

• Aryan Nehra – 1:56.64

• Srihari Nataraj – 1:55.80

5:02pm | Swimming: Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay

India will line up in Heat 2 of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay, alongside Jersey, Australia, and England. Canada, who were originally drawn in the same heat, have withdrawn from the event. Earlier, Scotland topped Heat 1, finishing ahead of Wales, Malaysia, the Cayman Islands, and the Isle of Man. India now takes to the pool looking to secure a place in the final.

5:00pm | Men's 4x200 Freestyle Relay

India's focus now shifts to the men's 4x200m freestyle relay, with Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh S. Gowda, and Dhakshan Shashikumar set to take the pool. The opening heat is about to finish, while the Indian quartet will compete in Heat 2 as they look to secure a place in the final.

4:45pm| Gymnastics Update

Tapan Mohanty in the All-Around Final has scored a 12.000 in first apparatus, which is Rings; that actually is the best amongst the gymnasts who have attempted it so far. He currently stands at 10th

4:15pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta Singh claims silver on Commonwealth Games debut

Everything came down to one final lift.

With 151kg loaded on the bar, Rishikanta Singh Chananbam stepped onto the platform knowing a successful attempt would move him into the lead. The clean was hard-fought but successful, and after taking his time to prepare for the jerk, the Indian made three attempts to settle the bar overhead. It wasn't to be, as the lift ended in failure.

4:10pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta misses at 148kg

A crucial miss for Rishikanta Singh Chananbam.

The Indian completed the clean at 148kg, but couldn't hold the jerk, with the bar crashing to the platform. It could prove to be a costly miss in the battle for gold.

The standings after the latest attempts:

Aniq Kasdan (Malaysia) – 266kg (121kg snatch + 145kg clean & jerk)
Rishikanta Singh (India) – 264kg (121kg + 143kg)
Joshua Mboya (Kenya) – 260kg (115kg + 145kg)

4:00pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta moves into the lead

A composed start to the clean & jerk for Rishikanta Singh Chananbam. The Indian successfully lifted 143kg, producing a solid clean before battling through a slightly shaky jerk. The judges awarded the lift 2-1, enough to make it count.

With that effort, Rishikanta moves to the top of the standings with a total of 264kg (121kg snatch + 143kg clean & jerk).

3:08pm | Weightlifting: Deadlock at the top

The race for the snatch lead couldn't be tighter. Rishikanta Singh and Aniq Kasdan are both sitting on 121kg, while Johusa Mboya remains in third with 115kg.

3:01pm | Weightlifting: Kasdan matches Rishikanta at 119kg

Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan responded by calling for 119kg. The buzzer sounded while he was still in the squat position, but he stayed composed, regained his balance, and stood up to complete another successful lift.

Both Kasdan and Rishikanta Singh Chananbam are now level at 119kg.

2:59pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta nails 119kg

Rishikanta answered in style with a flawless 119kg lift.

The Indian took his time even as the 30-second buzzer went off, but remained composed and executed the attempt with excellent control. It was a clean, confident lift that briefly moved him into the lead at 119kg.

2:57pm | Weightlifting: Kasdan opens with 116kg

The battle for gold is underway. Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan made a successful start at 116kg, recovering brilliantly after looking unsteady during the lift to complete it cleanly.

The stage is now set for an intriguing duel between Kasdan and India's Rishikanta Singh Chananbam.

2:55pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta gets off the mark

Rishikanta Singh Chananbam opened his campaign with a successful 116kg lift.

The Indian had to fight to keep his balance after bringing the bar overhead, but held his position long enough for the lift to be ruled good. A solid start, and Rishikanta is on the board with 116kg.

2:50pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta's opening lift set at 118kg

Rishikanta Singh Chananbam has declared an opening snatch of 118kg, although that can still be adjusted depending on how the competition unfolds. His personal best in the snatch is 120kg, achieved while winning gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships.

Among his biggest challengers is Malaysia's Aniq Kasdan, the Commonwealth record holder with a combined lift of 285kg (125kg snatch + 160kg clean & jerk). However, when the two met at last year's Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad, it was Rishikanta who came out on top, lifting 271kg overall compared to Kasdan's 253kg.

2:25pm | Lawn Bowls: India remain in the semi-final hunt

India's defeat isn't as damaging as it first appeared. In the other Group B fixture, England went down to South Africa, leaving the standings finely balanced.

With one round of matches remaining, India, England and Namibia are level on points, keeping the semifinal race wide open.

The equation for India is straightforward: beat England later today, and they stay firmly in contention for a place in the last four.

2:20pm | Lawn Bowls: India fall in the tiebreak.

Heartbreak for the Indian pair.

After forcing the match into a decider, India were beaten 3-0 in the one-end tie-break, handing Namibia the victory. It is India's first defeat of the competition.

2:10pm | Weightlifting: Rishikanta Singh begins India's medal quest

Weightlifting gets underway at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Rishikanta Singh Chananbam representing India in the men's 60kg category.

The reigning 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships gold medallist enters as one of the favourites, having declared the second-highest opening weight among the 11 lifters in the field. That means it will be a while before the Indian steps onto the platform.

2:00pm | Lawn Bowls: India force the match into a tie-break

India have guaranteed themselves the second set, taking the fourth end to extend their lead to 8-1.

While one more end remains in the set, it will only affect the points table and shot difference. Namibia can no longer overturn the deficit, as the maximum a team can score in a single end is six points.

The match will now be decided in a one-end tie-break.

1:35pm | Lawn Bowls: Namibia snatch the opening set

A dramatic turnaround from Namibia as Steenkamp and Viljoen combined brilliantly in the final end, producing a series of outstanding bowls to collect three points and overturn the deficit. The late surge sees Namibia claim the first set 7-5, leaving Pinki Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey needing a response in the second set.

1:25pm | Lawn Bowls: Namibia respond, but India stay ahead

Namibia opened their account in style. Steenkamp delivered a superb first bowl that came to rest almost touching the jack before Viljoen backed it up with another excellent delivery to secure two points.

Despite Namibia's strong response, India continues to lead 5-2 after three ends of the opening set.

1:08pm | Lawn Bowls: India make a strong start against Namibia

India couldn't have asked for a better opening. Pinki Singh carried her impressive form into this match, delivering two bowls closest to the jack from her three attempts to help India claim the opening end 2-0. An encouraging start for the Indian pair, though there's still plenty of lawn bowls left to play.

1:00pm | Lawn Bowls: India's Day 3 campaign gets underway

India's action on Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 begins with Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh taking on Namibia in the Women's Pairs lawn bowls competition.