India enjoyed its best day in this edition of the Commonwealth Games on Monday, winning six medals to take its overall tally to 10. The Indian contingent will look to carry the momentum into Tuesday (July 28) with several medal hopefuls and crucial knockout competitions lined up in weightlifting, boxing, athletics and swimming.The day’s action begins in the pool, where Sajan Prakash will compete in the men’s 50m butterfly heats, while Srihari Nataraj will be in action in the 100m backstroke heats. Both swimmers will be aiming to book their places in the evening semi-finals. India will also have representation in athletics as Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh compete in the men’s 400m, hoping to advance to the next round.
Weightlifters aim for the podium
India’s biggest medal hopes rest on Tuesday with Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur, who will compete in the women’s 63kg and women’s 69kg finals respectively.Fresh from Bindyarani Devi’s bronze medal-winning performance, the Indian weightlifting team will be eager to continue their strong run at the Games.
Boxers eye semi-final spot
The boxing ring will witness a busy day for India with five quarter-finals scheduled. Preeti Pawar opens India’s campaign against Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde in the women’s 54kg category. She will be followed by Priya Ghanghas, who faces Scotland’s Niamh Mitchell in the women’s 60kg division.Later in the evening, Parveen Hooda takes on England’s Sacha Hickey in the women’s 65kg quarter-finals, while Jadumani Singh takes on Zambia’s Mwengo Mwale in the men’s 55kg event. Kapil Pokhariya will conclude the Indian boxing schedule with a quarter-final clash against Scotland’s Robert McNulty in the men’s 90kg category.A win in any of these matches guarantees at least a bronze medal securing a place in the semi-finals.
Athletics and paraswimming medal opportunities
India will also be in contention for medals in athletics as Pooja Singh competes in the women’s high jump final, while long-distance runner Gulveer Singh will challenge for honors in the men’s 10,000m final.In paraswimming, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam will first compete in the men’s 50m freestyle S13 before returning later in the day for the final if they qualify.
India Schedule – Tuesday, July 28 (IST)
| Time (IST) | sports | athlete(s) | Event / Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:26 PM | Swimming | Sajan Prakash | Men’s 50m Butterfly |
| 4:30 p.m | Athletics | Vishal TK, Rajesh Ramesh | Men’s 400m heats |
| 4:41 PM | Swimming | Srihari Nataraj | Men’s 100m backstroke |
| 4:57 PM | For swimming | Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam | Men’s 50m freestyle S13 heats |
| 6:30 p.m | Weights | Nirupama Devi Seram | Women’s 63 kg Final (Possible medal) |
| 10:30 p.m | The boxing | Preeti Pawar | Women’s 54kg quarter-final vs Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland) |
| 11:00 PM | The boxing | Priya Ganghas | Women’s 60kg quarter-final vs Niamh Mitchell (Scotland) |
| 11:00 PM | Weights | Harjinder Kaur | Women’s 69 kg Final (Possible medal) |
| 11:30 PM | The boxing | Parveen Hooda | Women’s 65kg quarter-final against Sacha Hickey (England) |
| 11:35 PM | Athletics | Pooja Singh | Women’s high jump final (eventual medal) |
| 11:37 PM | For swimming | Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam | Men’s S13 50m Freestyle Final (if qualified) |
| 12:15 AM | The boxing | Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg quarter-finals vs Mwengo Mwale (Zambia) |
| 12:50 AM | Swimming | Sajan Prakash | Men’s 50m butterfly semi-final (if qualified) |
| 12:55 AM | Athletics | Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000 m Final (Possible medal) |
| 1:30 AM | The boxing | Kapil Pokhariya | Men’s 90kg quarter-final vs Robert McNulty (Scotland) |
| 1:33 AM | Swimming | Srihari Nataraj | Men’s 100m backstroke semi-final (if qualified) |