Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7: Murali Sreeshankar bags his second CWG medal - Highlights
Follow all the highlights from Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 as India's athletes compete across athletics, swimming, boxing, weightlifting, para sports and bowls.
Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Chaudhary to compete for medals. (File Photo)
India built on its strong start to the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with another medal-packed day in Glasgow, with three medals on Wednesday.
Murali Sreeshankar opened the tally on the day, winning the silver medal in men's long jump with a leap of 8.09m. Minutes later, Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil followed in men's 100m T47, completing a double podium for India.
Elsewhere, it was heartbreak for Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put) and Suyash Jadhav (Para Swimming) as they ended up in fourth place in their respective events.
In boxing, six pugilists booked their spots in the semi-finals, confirming medals for India in Glasgow, while in athletics, national record holder Animesh Kujur qualified for the 200m semi-finals.
In weightlifting, India had only one medal event, but the teenager Sanjana couldn't find a valid lift in 77 kg snatch and bowed out of the competition early.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 29 July 2026 9:13 PM IST
Men's Pairs, Section B, India vs Namibia: Namibia takes a three-point lead.
End 2 did not go in India’s favour, as they could not make the most of their chances of get their bowls close to the jack. Namibia took advantage of the opportunity, getting their bowls closer to the jack and earning two points to extend their lead to 3-0.
- 29 July 2026 9:03 PM IST
Bowls, Men's Pairs, Section B, India vs Namibia: Namibia takes a one point lead in End 1.
End 1 of Set 1 was completely dominated by India, with them getting all their bowls close to the jack. However, the game changed with the final bowl as Namibia took the end and earned one point to take an early lead in the match.
- 29 July 2026 8:47 PM IST
Up Next: Bowls, Men's Pairs, Section B, India vs Namibia
The Indian men's pairs team returns for its second match against Namibia after winning its opening match against the Cook Islands.
The Indian pair will look to continue its winning run and strengthen its chances of qualifying for the semi-finals, as even a single loss could significantly reduce their chances of progressing to the semi-finals
They will be in action at 8:55 PM IST.
- 29 July 2026 7:26 PM IST
Boxing: Narender Berwal edges into semi-finals, assures India of another medal!
India's Narender Berwal booked his place in the men's +90kg semi-finals with a 3-2 split decision victory over Michael Seko of Samoa in the quarter-finals.
The Indian heavyweight won a closely contested bout, prevailing on the judges' scorecards to seal his place in the last four. With the victory, Berwal has guaranteed India at least a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- 29 July 2026 7:16 PM IST
Boxing: Narender Berwal takes Round 1!
India's Narender Berwal made a positive start to his men's +90kg quarter-final, taking the opening round 4-1 by split decision against Michael Seko of Samoa.
The Indian heavyweight holds the early advantage and is now two rounds away from securing a place in the semi-finals and guaranteeing India another Commonwealth Games medal.
- 29 July 2026 7:12 PM IST
Up Next: Narender Berwal eyes semi-final spot!
India's Narender Berwal will be the next boxer in action as he takes on Michael Seko of Samoa in the men's +90kg quarter-final at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
A victory will send Berwal into the semi-finals and guarantee India at least a bronze medal, continuing the country's impressive run in the boxing competition.
- 29 July 2026 7:10 PM IST
Boxing: Ankush Panghal storms into semi-finals, assures India of another medal!
India's Ankush Panghal booked his place in the men's 80kg semi-finals with a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Jade Micock of Seychelles in the quarter-finals.
The Indian boxer dominated the contest from the opening bell, winning all three rounds to secure a comprehensive victory. With the result, Ankush has assured India of at least a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- 29 July 2026 7:05 PM IST
Boxing: Ankush dominates Round 2!
India's Ankush extended his lead in the men's 80kg quarter-final, taking Round 2 against Jade Micock of Seychelles by 5-0.
Ankush has now won both opening rounds unanimously, putting himself firmly in control of the bout. He heads into the final round just three minutes away from a place in the semi-finals and a guaranteed Commonwealth Games medal.
- 29 July 2026 6:28 PM IST
Boxing, Men's 60kg: Sachin Siwach books semi-final spot!
Sachin Siwach is in complete control now. He just needs to ensure that he doesn't go into a defensive shell.
It has been very tactical from the Indian so far, and it is no different in the final round.
Sachin is calm and composed as he lands those jabs.
The bell rings and there's nothing to indicate that Moremi has done enough to overturn the judges.
That should be a win for Sachin Siwach and another medal for India.
It indeed is. 5-0 unanimous decision win!
