Glasgow: Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games promises an exciting lineup for India, with swimmers, boxers, gymnasts and lawn bowls players all in action. Several athletes will be aiming to qualify for finals, while others begin their medal campaigns.
Swimming and boxing are expected to be the highlights of the day, with multiple Indian contenders looking to make an impact.
Swimming & Para Swimming events
Indian swimmers will kick off their campaigns in crucial heats, with hopes of progressing to the finals later in the day.
- Men’s 400m Freestyle Heats: Dhakshan Shashikumar — 4:00 PM
- Final: 11:30 PM (if qualified)
- Men’s 50m Backstroke Final: Srihari Nataraj — 12:20 AM (if qualified)
- Men’s S14 200m Freestyle (Para Swimming): Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni
- Heats: 4:15 PM
- Final: 12:45 AM (if qualified)
These events could see India pushing for podium finishes, especially if swimmers qualify strongly from the heats.
Boxing: Opening bout for Sachin Siwach
- Men’s 60kg Round of 32: Sachin Siwach vs Keoma Al-Ahmadieh — 4:00 PM
Boxing remains one of India’s strongest medal prospects at the Commonwealth Games, and Siwach will look to start his campaign with a convincing win.
Gymnastics: Women’s team final
- Women’s Team Final & Individual Qualification — 3:45 PM
Featuring:- Pranati Nayak
- Protistha Samanta
- Eshitaa Sunil Rewale
- Nishka Agarwal
- Riddhi Sharma
This event will not only decide team medals but also serve as qualification for individual finals.
Lawn Bowls matches
- Women’s Pairs Sectional Match:
Rupa Rani Tirkey & Pinki Singh Vs
Paris Baker & Milkha Nathan — 3:50 PM - Men’s Singles Sectional Match:
Sonowal Pot — 7:30 PM
India’s lawn bowls contingent has been in strong form and will look to continue their winning momentum.
3×3 Basketball (Wheelchair)
- Women’s Wheelchair Match: India vs Wales — 4:35 PM
This fast-paced format adds another exciting dimension to India’s Day 3 schedule.
What to watch
- Swimming finals late at night could bring medal opportunities
- Boxing begins with high expectations
- Gymnastics team event could set up individual qualification chances
- Lawn bowls team aims to extend winning streak
Conclusion
Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games features a packed schedule for India across multiple disciplines. With several athletes entering crucial qualification rounds and knockout stages, the day could play a key role in shaping India’s medal tally.
Fans can look forward to a mix of emerging talent and experienced performers aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
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