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New Delhi: India will aim to build on the momentum from an eventful second day as the Commonwealth Games 2026 enter Day 3 in Glasgow on Saturday, July 25. The country finally opened its medal account on Friday, with para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar securing a bronze in the men’s heavyweight event.

Apart from him, Boxer Jadumani Singh qualified for the pre-quarterfinals with a brilliant win over Scotland’s Aaron Cullen, while the women’s pair of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki secured their second consecutive victory in the lawn bowls. Putul Sonowal also maintained his unbeaten streak in the men’s singles to strengthen India’s knockout hopes.

Indian swimmers also failed to challenge for medals despite Srihari Nataraj advancing to the men’s 50m backstroke semifinals. Para powerlifters Ashok Malik, Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi also fell short of podium finishes. India’s campaign was also hit by a setback before the Commonwealth Games started with the doping-related suspension of judoka Tulika Maan, who was one of the country’s leading medal contenders.

On Day 3, Swimmers Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aryan Nehra will start their men’s 400m freestyle campaigns. Boxer Sachin will begin his campaign in the men’s 60kg category, while the Indian women’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team continues its Pool B campaign against Wales.

3:50 PM: Lawn Bowls – Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki will take on Tonga’s Paris Baker and Milika Nathan in the women’s pairs sectional round.

4:00 PM: Boxing – Sachin begins his men’s 60kg campaign with a Round of 32 bout against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh.

4:19 PM: Swimming – Dhakshan Shashikumar (Heat 3) and Aryan Nehra (Heat 4) compete in the men’s 400m freestyle heats. If they advance, the final will take place later in the day.

4:35 PM: 3×3 Wheelchair Basketball – India’s women’s team, comprising Minakshi, Reena, Laxmi and Ritu, faces Wales in a Pool B group-stage match.

7:30 PM: Lawn Bowls – Putul Sonowal takes on Malaysia’s Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple in the men’s singles sectional competition.

8:15 PM: Artistic Gymnastics – Pranati Nayak, Nishka Agarwal, Protistha Samanta and Eshitaa Rewale compete in the women’s team final and individual qualification event.

11:37 PM: Swimming – The men’s 400m freestyle final will feature Dhakshan Shashikumar and/or Aryan Nehra if they secure qualification.