Siwach wins first bout, Rupa-Pinki advance
New Delhi, July 26 -- Boxer Sachin Siwach survived a strong challenge from Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh to enter the 60kg division pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games competition in Glasgow on Saturday, after a 4-1. He will next face England's William Hewitt in the round of 16.
India maintained its momentum in bowls with Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh registering a third straight win. They defeated Tonga 2-0 in the tie-breaker of women's pairs third round match in Section B to stay on course for a semis berth.
However, Putul Sonowal tasted his first defeat after back-to-back victories, losing his men's singles third round match to Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple of Malaysia. Sonowal lost 0-2 (4-8, 8-9) in the Section D match.
India's 3X3 wheelchair basketball team had a difficult start to their campaign as they lost 16-1 to Wales in their first Group B match. They will take on Scotland and Nigeria in their next two games on Monday.
There was disappointment in the pool as well with Dhakshan Shashikumar finishing seventh in Heat 3 of 400m freestyle clocking 3:58.09. National record holder Aryan Nehra also fell short of the top-eight cut-off....
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