Jhandu wins bronze, India opens CWG 2026 medal tally
Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won India's first medal at CWG 2026 with bronze in the men's heavyweight event, scoring 130.9 points after lifts of 181kg and 190kg.
Ashok Malik finished fourth in men's lightweight para powerlifting (143.8 points), and Karthik Budigina placed fourth in men's 100m Freestyle S13 swimming (57.57 seconds).
Boxer Jadumani Singh advanced to the men's 55kg pre-quarterfinals by defeating Scotland's Aaron Cullen via unanimous decision.
In lawn bowls, the women's pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh beat South Africa, while Putul Sonowal won his men's singles match against Falkland Islands' Cecil Alexander.
With one bronze medal, India ended Day 2 joint ninth in the overall standings.
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