India's CWG 2026 Day 1 Live Updates:Ā Boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games even before attending the opening ceremony, where she will serve as the country's flag bearer. Having received a bye directly into the semi-finals, Lovlina secured a place on the podium before stepping into the ring. India officially kicks off its campaign in Glasgow on Thursday, with a 124-member contingent aiming to make the most of a drastically reduced competition programme. The nation's opening assignments feature two lawn bowls matches ahead of the official opening ceremony later in the day. Following historic, medal-winning performances at the 2022 Games, the Indian lawn bowls team arrives in Scotland determined to challenge the world's best once again.
Here are Live Updates of Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games 2026, straight from Glasgow:Ā
CWG 2026: How Lovlina Received Bye
Lovlina got the bye as only 5 boxers were available in the quarter-finals. With only five athletes in the draw, three competitors, including Borgohain, advanced straight to the last four, while the remaining two will compete in the only quarter-final match.
INDIA'S FIRST MEDAL CONFIRMED!
ā Bharat On Field (@Bharat_OnField) July 23, 2026
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Lovlina Borgohain receives a bye into the semifinals, guaranteeing herself at least a bronze medal.
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CWG 2026: Lovlina Borgohain Confirms India's First Medal
A pleasant surprise from the Commonwealth Games 2026, even before the opening ceremony. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain is assured of a medal in the women's 75kg event. She qualified for the semifinals after receiving a bye in the quarterfinals. She advances directly to the semifinals, where she will face Taafaki TKBP of Tuvalu.
CWG 2026 Day 1: Full Schedule
While the Lawn Bowls begin at 2:00 PM IST, it might take some time before India's events begin. The tentative schedule is as below:
4:50 PM: Lawn Bowls (Women's Pairs), Rupa Rani Tirkey & Pinki | SEC Centre
6:15 PM: Lawn Bowls (Men's Singles), Putul Sonowal | SEC Centre
Commonwealth Games Day 1 Live: India in action today
India will begin their campaign with lawn bowl events across men's and women's disciplines. After creating history with unforgettable medal-winning performances in 2022 edition, the Indian lawn bowls team heads to Glasgow, Scotland, determined to challenge the world's best once again at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Commonwealth Games Day 1 Live: 74 nations in the competition
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 sports, with 215 gold medals up for grabs. For India, it will mark the nation's 19th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having made its debut in the 1934 edition.