New Delhi: After a historic gold medal in Lawn Bowl, Indian women continued their campaign in Pairs Sectional. Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh finished third to add a bronze medal to India’s tally.
It was a big day for Indian boxing as boxers Nitu and Hussamuddin won in their quarterfinal bouts, to ensure a medal. While Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, world champion Nikhat Zareen and Ashish Kumar will fight to make a place in the semis. A win in the quarterfinals will ensure at least a bronze medal for the boxers. On the other hand, after playing against England, men’s and women’s hockey teams defeated Canada in style. It was a crucial game for the women’s team as it made sure that the team reaches the semi-finals.
A lot of action is coming up in athletics and para-athletics as Shot Putter Manpreet Singh will play in the finals for a medal. Tejaswin Shankar will jump for the podium finish as he got a chance to be part of the Indian contingent after the controversy. Aneesh Kumar, Devendra Gehlot and Devender Kumar will play the finals of Men’s Discus Throw F42.
Indian women’s cricket team has a big challenge ahead. They will play against Barbados on day 6 to get a spot in the semis. With eight medal events and many more that can confirm a medal for India, day 6 has a lot to watch out for.
Check the full schedule for day 6 here.
Weightlifter Purnima Pandey finishes at 228 kg
# 8:43 pm: The Indian lifter fails at 133 kg in her third attempt as it seems like there was a pain in her back. Her total goes to 228 kg.
# 8:41 pm: Purnima tries her hands on 133 kg, but drops in seconds.
# 8:35 pm: Purnima lifts 125 kg on her first attempt.
# 8:15 pm: The clean and jerk round began with a 100 kg lift by Elisia Scicluna.
# 7:54: England’s Emily Campbell lifts 117 kg to create a new CWG snatch record.
# 7:50 pm: Purnima fails at the 3rd attempt, she might end up in the 5th position after the snatch round.
# 7:47 pm: After her first attempt failed, Purnima lifted 103 kg in her second attempt.
# 7:26 pm: Purnima Pandey will lift 105 kg in her first attempt in the snatch round.
# 6:28 pm: Purnima stood 6th in the Gold Coast games in the women’s 90+ kg category. She is looking in better shape with fine chances to clinch a medal this time.
Indian men’s hockey team takes on Canada
# 8:01 pm: India wins with a 8-0 margin.
# 8:00 pm: Akashdeep Singh goes again, it is the 8th one for India.
# 7:57 pm: 3rd penalty corner for Canada with less than 2 minutes remaining in the match.
# 7:56 pm: It’s raining goals in Birmingham. Mandeep Singh scored the 7th goal for India.
# 7:52 pm: Goal! India’s ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet scores again. The score stands at 6-0.
# 7:51 pm: Another penalty corner for India, will the flickers convert it?
# 7:49 pm: Canada gets a penalty corner and Indian defenders save.
# 7:44 pm: 7th penalty corner for India.
# 7:34 pm: Candian goalkeeper defends well against Abhishek and Akashdeep’s attack.
# 7:32 pm: Abhishek misses an opportunity to score.
# 7:28 pm: Akashdeep strikes! 5th goal for India.
# 7:12 pm: India leads 4-0 after two quarters. Now, just two quarters to go.
# 7:08 pm: Canada fails to convert their first penalty corner. Score 4-0
# 7:07 pm: 4th goal! After the Candian defence saved the penalty corner, Gurjant hit a brilliant deflection goal.
# 7:05 pm: 6th penalty corner for India.
# 6:58 pm: Goal! Lalit Upadhyay scores his second goal in CWG. India leads with a score of 3-0.
# 6:51 pm: India dominates the first quarter with 11 circle entries and two goals. The score stands at 2-0 after Q1.
# 6:44 pm: Another one! India is showing why they are the dominant force in the game. Amit Rohidas scored a brilliant field goal.
# 6:41 pm: Goal! Harmanpreet plays a fine drag flick and converts the penalty corner.
# 6:40 pm: Another penalty corner for India.
# 6:39 pm: India fails to score, but gets the possession with along corner.
# 6:37 pm: Obstruction foul by Canada, India gets a penalty corner.
# 6:26 pm: After the women’s team won against Canada and qualified for the semis, it is now the men’s turn to win their game.
Hussamuddin takes on Tryagain Morning in quarterfinals of Men’s 57 kg boxing bout
# 6:00 pm: Medal confirmed for India as Hussamuddin enters the semis.
# 5:55 pm: Hussamuddin lead after round two as some hooks land well for him. Still it is a close encounter which can go into anyone’s favour.
# 5:52 pm: The first round goes to Hussamuddin with a slit decision of 3-2. It is proving to be a close bout.
# 5:43 pm: The winner of the match will enter the semi-finals and will confirm a medal.
Indian women’s hockey team wins crucial game against Canada
# 5:05 pm: India into the semifinals! Final score: 3-2
# 4:53 pm: Goal! India leads by 3-2 after converting the penalty corner.
# 4:52 pm: India gets a penalty corner.
# 4:47 pm: India’s goal is reversed as the umpire takes a review.
# 4:42 pm: India start the 4th quarter with an attack, but Canada defends well.
# 4:40: Thrill at its peak as the score is tied at 2-2 after three quarters. The last 15 minutes (Q4) to go.
# 4:34: Canada gets another penalty corner. Will they be able to convert it?
# 4:29 pm: Goal! Canada converts the penalty corner to tie the score at 2 all.
# 4:27 pm: Canada gets another penalty corner!
# 4:09: India leads 2-1 after the end of the second quarter.
# 4:02 pm: Canada converts a penalty corner and the score stands at 2-1 in favour of India.
# 3:59 pm: India continues the attack as Navneet Kaur scores.
# 3:37 pm: Goal! India scores in the penalty corner. Vandana’s drag flick was defended but India kept on attacking to convert it.
# 3:34 pm: India reviews for a penalty corner.
# 3:31 pm: India is in a must-win situation to advance to the quarterfinals.
# 3:29 pm: After a defeat against the English team, India will face Canada on day 6.
Judo updates:
INTO THE FINALS ??
Tulika Maan (W+78 Kg) wins the semi final bout by Ippon against Sydnee Andrews of New Zealand
What a Comeback ??#Cheer4India #India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/34THoZlWR3
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 3, 2022
# 5:00 pm: Tulika Maan reaches the finals after winning against Sydnee Andrews of New Zealand. At least silver is confirmed.
Nitu reaches semi-finals, bronze confirmed
#Boxing Update @NituGhanghas333 ?? advances to Semifinals of Women’s 48kg event
Nitu was declared winner by ABD (Abandon) #Cheer4India#Indi4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/FCfmSHZaaT
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 3, 2022
# 4:58 pm: Nitu won the quarterfinal bout against Nicole Clyde to make it to the semis.
Lovepreet Singh wins bronze in Men’s 109 kg category
LOVEPREET WINS BR?NZE !!
The weightlifting contingent is giving us major MEDAL moments at #CommonwealthGames2022?
Lovepreet Singh bags Bronze? in the Men’s 109 Kg category with a Total lift of 355 Kg
Snatch- 163Kg NR
Clean & Jerk- 192Kg NR
Total – 355kg (NR) pic.twitter.com/HpIlYSQxBZ— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 3, 2022
# 4:02 pm: It’s a bronze! Lovepreet lifted 355 kg to get the bronze medal.
# 3:50 pm: The Indian lifter lifts 192 kg in his last attempt. He is in 3rd position as of now.
# 3:42 pm: A 189 kg lift in his second attempt.
# 3:35 pm: Lovepreet Singh lifts 185 kg in the clean and jerk round.
# 3:05 pm: India’s Lovepreet Singh is in 3rd position after the snatch round.
# 2:59: Lovepreet lifts 163 kg with ease.
# 2:57 pm: Bit shaky, but Lovepreet lifts 161 kg in his second attempt in the snatch round.
# 2:48 pm: Lovepreet Singh successfully and confidently lifted 157 kg in his first attempt.
# 2:31 pm: Lovepreet Singh will lift 157 kg in his first attempt.
# 2:17 pm: Hanzala Dastgir Butt starts the event with a lift of 135 kg in the snatch round.
# 2:12 pm: Weightlifters are warming up before the event begins.
It is India vs South Africa in Women’s Pairs Sectional Lawn Bowl
# 5:53 pm: South Africa takes the lead. the score is 16-15 after 17 ends. One more end to go!
# 5:29 pm: It’s 12-12 after 12! The score is tied at 12 all after 12 ends as the match is coming closer to an end.
# 5:16 pm: India’s lead reduced to 12-11 after 11 ends.
# 5:04 pm: After 10 ends, India leads 12-9.
# 4:36 pm: Come back! India ties the score at 5 all. 5 ends completed.
# 4:25 pm: South Africa takes a big lead. Score: 5-1
# 4:15 pm: the score stands tied at 1-1 after two ends.
Judo quarterfinals
# 3:51 pm: Tulika wins with an Ippon in just 2:53 minutes, and advances to the semi-finals.
# 3:26 pm: Upcoming- Tulika Maan to face Tracy Durhone in Women’s +78 kg quarterfinals.
# 3:20 pm: Deepak received three Shidos, which means it is an Ippon for Hewitt. Deepak loses in the quarterfinals.
India faces Niue in Women’s Lawn Bowl Pairs Sectional match
# 3:01 pm: Massive victory! India wins with a score of 23-6.
# 2:59 pm: Meanwhile, Mridul Borgohain wins against Chris Locke in Men’s Singles Sectional Play.
# 2:51 pm: India is close to a victory as after 16 ends, the pair leads with a score of 20-6.
# 2:27 pm: Niue scored a point after six ends. The score stands 17-5 in favour of India after 13 ends.
# 2:09 pm: India has a decisive lead of 15-4 after 10 ends. Niue has not been able to score a point after the sixth end.
# 1:58 pm: Lovely Choubey and Nayanmoni look in a great position as they lead with a score of 9-4.
# 1:50 pm: India extends the lead to 7-4 after the seventh end.
# 1:42 pm: India makes a comeback, after gaining a lead in the fifth end, they have maintained it after the sixth end. The score stands at 6-4 in favour of Choubey and Saikia.
# 1:30 pm: Niue leads with a score of 3-1 after four ends.
# 1:18 pm: Indian women tie the score at 1-1 after the second end.
# 1:08 pm: Niue gets the first point at the first end of the match.
# 1:05 pm: Lovely Choubey is playing as the lead while Nayanmoni Saikia is playing the role of a skip in the match.
# 12:58 pm: India lost their pairs sectional match against New Zealand while Niue lost to South Africa on day 5.
