Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 3: India Chases Its Third Medal With Gymnasts, Boxers, and Bowlers All in Action

Two medals banked before Day 3 even began — one earned in the powerlifting hall, the other secured without a single punch thrown. Now India’s contingent in Glasgow turns to gymnastics, boxing, swimming, and lawn bowls to keep the momentum rolling.

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 3 Snapshot

How Lovlina Borgohain Secured a Medal Before the Games Even Began

The most unusual medal story of the Games so far belongs to Lovlina Borgohain. With only five boxers entered in the women’s 75kg category, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist received a bye straight into the semifinals — and under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, both losing semifinalists are awarded bronze. That guaranteed her a podium finish before she’d thrown a single punch, ending an eight-year medal drought after empty-handed campaigns in 2018 and 2022. She’ll fight Tuvalu’s Tarona Taafaki in the semifinal on July 31, with a shot at gold still very much alive.

Sachin Siwach Carries India’s Boxing Hopes Today

Unlike Lovlina’s bye, Sachin Siwach has to earn his way through the draw the hard way. The 60kg boxer opens his campaign against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in the Round of 32, in what’s considered one of India’s stronger medal sports through the rest of the Games.

Gymnastics Aims to Improve on the Men’s Disappointing Finish

Pranati Nayak leads India’s women’s artistic gymnastics team, alongside Nishka Agarwal, Eshita Rewale, and Protistha Samanta, in both team and individual qualification rounds. The pressure is on to better the men’s team result, which finished a disappointing seventh on Day 2.

Lawn Bowls Keeps Delivering Steady Results

India’s bowlers have quietly been among the most consistent performers in Glasgow. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki, the defending Fours champions from the last edition, remain top of their group in the women’s pairs after wins over Malta and South Africa, and face Tonga next. Putul Sonowal, meanwhile, has already pulled off the day’s biggest surprise outside the medal events by beating world champion Ryan Bester in the men’s singles, and looks to extend his unbeaten run.

Why the Numbering Feels Confusing

If the day count looks off compared to other coverage, that’s because outlets differ on when Day 1 officially began. The Commonwealth Games Federation counts July 24 — the day before the opening ceremony — as Day 1, while several Indian outlets start their count from July 23, making today Day 3 by their reckoning even though it’s technically the third day of competition either way.

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