CWG 2026: Putul Sonowal stuns world champion Ryan Bester in lawn bowls thriller
Putul Sonowal defeated reigning world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in a tie-break in the Men's Singles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Sonowal, the reigning Asian champion and debutant, won the first set 5-4, lost the second 3-7, then clinched the tie-break.
Ryan Bester has multiple Commonwealth Games medals and was inducted into the World Bowls Hall of Fame in 2025.
Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh won their Women's Pairs match against Malta's Rebecca Louise Rixon and Connie-Leigh Rixon in a tie-break.
India's strong start raises hopes for their lawn bowls campaign at the Games.
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