CWG 2026: Spirit did not break after divorce, Pinky Singh created new history in Commonwealth

Knews Desk– The Indian lawn bowls team is performing brilliantly in the Commonwealth Games 2026 being played in Glasgow. In the women’s pairs event, the pair of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinky Singh have further strengthened India’s medal hopes by winning their second consecutive match. After defeating South Africa 2-0 (6-4, 7-5), now experienced player Pinky Singh is once again in the headlines. 45-year-old Pinky is not only one of India’s most experienced athletes, but her life of struggle is also an inspiration for millions of people.

Pinky Singh’s sports career did not start with lawn balls, but with cricket. In the year 2007, he started working as a cricket coach in Delhi Public School (DPS). During this time he came across lawn bowls and decided to take up this sport. On the basis of continuous hard work and dedication, she included herself among the top lawn bowls players of the country. Pinky Singh was a part of the team that won India a historic gold medal in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games. That victory gave a new identity to Indian lawn balls and Pinky’s name became famous across the country.

However, his personal life was not easy. After marriage in the year 2019, tension started in the relationship and in 2021 they filed for divorce. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the legal process took a long time and they finally got divorced in 2022. At the same time, preparations for the Commonwealth Games were also going on. Despite mental stress and personal problems, Pinky did not give up and kept herself completely focused on sports. In Birmingham 2022, she performed brilliantly and won a historic gold medal for India. This victory was not just a medal, but also became the biggest example of his struggle, patience and self-confidence.

Pinky Singh’s record is also very excellent. He has won three gold medals in the Asian Lawn Bowls Championships in 2017, 2023 and 2025. Apart from this, one silver and two bronze medals are also registered in his name. She has also won a bronze medal for India in the Asia Pacific Games. The pair of Pinky Singh and Rupa Rani Tirkey have won two consecutive matches in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. After this performance, India’s gold medal hopes have become stronger. Now the eyes of the entire country are on Pinky Singh, who has proved that even the toughest challenges of life cannot break the courage of a player.