India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2 Highlights: Medals Won, Key Results and Top Performances
India secured its first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Friday, July 24, with Jhandu Kumar clinching a bronze in the Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting event. Indian lawn bowlers Putul Sonowal and the women's pairs team also started their campaigns strongly at the SEC Centre, while boxer Jedumani Singh advanced in his Round of 32 bout, making it a.
India has marked its presence on the medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar clinching the nation's first medal – a hard-fought bronze – on Day 2 of the multi-sport event. The historic moment for India unfolded on Friday, July 24, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, as the Indian contingent also saw promising starts in Lawn Bowls and Boxing. Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally Updated (July 25): Country-Wise Gold, Silver and Bronze Count.
Kumar Lifts India to Bronze in Para Powerlifting
Jhandu Kumar delivered a stellar performance in the Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting final at the SEC Armadillo, securing India's maiden medal of the Games. The event, held in Glasgow from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM BST (10:30 PM IST on July 24 - 1:30 AM IST on July 25), saw Kumar demonstrate immense strength and determination to earn a spot on the podium. This bronze medal places India at ninth position in the overall medal standings after the conclusion of Day 2, with a total of one bronze medal.
Strong Start for Indian Lawn Bowlers
The Indian lawn bowls contingent had a productive outing on Day 2 at the SEC Centre. In the Men's Singles Section Play, Putul Sonowal showcased an impressive display, clinching two victories. Sonowal first defeated Bester of Canada with a score of 1*-1 and followed it up with another dominant 1*-1 win against Alexander from the Falkland Islands.
The Women's Pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh also began their campaign on a high note. The duo secured a thrilling 1*-1 victory over Malta before overpowering South Africa with a comfortable 2-0 win in their section play matches. These early successes set a positive tone for India's lawn bowls medal aspirations. India at CWG 2026: Day 3 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on July 25 in Glasgow.
Jedumani Singh Advances in Boxing
Indian boxer Jedumani Singh made a winning start in the Men's 55kg category. Competing in the Round of 32 at the SEC Centre, Singh delivered a dominant performance to defeat Cullen of Scotland with a resounding 5-0 victory. The bout, which took place around 6:30 PM BST (11:00 PM IST on July 24), saw Singh deliver a dominant performance to defeat Cullen of Scotland with a resounding 5-0 victory. This emphatic win propelled him into the next round of the competition, keeping India's hopes alive in the boxing ring.
Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 proved to be a significant one for India, highlighted by Jhandu Kumar's historic bronze medal. With several athletes progressing in their respective events, the Indian contingent will be looking to build on this momentum and add more medals to their tally in the coming days.
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