Lakshya Sen beat Tze Yong NG of Malaysia 19-21, 21-9, 21-16 in one of the most fiercely contested men's singles final to clinch gold in his maiden Commonwealth Games.
The 22-year-old Malaysian, who beat former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth to make it to the final, started off well as World number 10, Sen lost closely in the opening game 19-21. But the World Championships bronze medallist staged a brilliant comeback to pull things back in the next. He won 15 of the last 16 points to take the second game 21-9.
The Indian youngster kept his composure in the deciding game and slew the giant killer 21-16 to win a historic gold. With that, he also extended his winning streak against Young to 3-0.
Also read: CWG: 2-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crowned Commonwealth Games Champion

CWG: Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Men's Singles Gold on Commonwealth Games debut

Lakshya Sen made history in his maiden Commonwealth Games as he slew Tze Yong NG of Malaysia in a SENsational badminton men's singles final to win gold.

Relive the gold medal match here

Lakshya Sen beat Tze Yong NG of Malaysia 19-21, 21-9, 21-16 in one of the most fiercely contested men's singles final

Lakshya Sen beat Tze Yong NG of Malaysia 19-21, 21-9, 21-16 in one of the most fiercely contested men's singles final to clinch gold in his maiden Commonwealth Games.
The 22-year-old Malaysian, who beat former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth to make it to the final, started off well as World number 10, Sen lost closely in the opening game 19-21. But the World Championships bronze medallist staged a brilliant comeback to pull things back in the next. He won 15 of the last 16 points to take the second game 21-9.
The Indian youngster kept his composure in the deciding game and slew the giant killer 21-16 to win a historic gold. With that, he also extended his winning streak against Young to 3-0.
Also read: <a title="CWG: 2-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crowned Commonwealth Games Champion" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-2-time-olympic-medalist-pv-sindhu-crowned-commonwealth-games-champion-1659950080268">CWG: 2-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crowned Commonwealth Games Champion</a>

PV Sindhu completed what she couldn't in the 2018 edition as the ace Indian shuttler beat Michelle Li of Canada 21-15, 21-13 to clinch the gold medal in badminton women's singles at Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG).
World number 7, Sindhu came into the final having dropped just one game and clinched her maiden CWG gold with a flawless performance.
With the win, Sindhu also extended her head-to-head lead against 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Michelle Li to 9-2. Interestingly, both of Li's wins over Sindhu come at the 2014 CWG. Sindhu had to settle for a bronze in Glasgow and upgraded to a silver 4 years later in Gold Coast when she went down against Saina Nehwal in the women's singles final.
Super Sindhu finally changed the colour of her medal to gold in Birmingham.
Also read: 

CWG: 2-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu crowned Commonwealth Games Champion

Super Sindhu strikes gold in Birmingham

PV Sindhu completed what she couldn't in the 2018 edition as the ace Indian shuttler beat Michelle Li of Canada in straight games to clinch the gold medal in badminton women's singles at Commonwealth Games 2022



World number 7, Sindhu came into the final having dropped just one game and clinched her maiden CWG gold with a flawless performance

PV Sindhu completed what she couldn't in the 2018 edition as the ace Indian shuttler beat Michelle Li of Canada 21-15, 21-13 to clinch the gold medal in badminton women's singles at Commonwealth Games 2022 (CWG).
World number 7, Sindhu came into the final having dropped just one game and clinched her maiden CWG gold with a flawless performance.
With the win, Sindhu also extended her head-to-head lead against 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Michelle Li to 9-2. Interestingly, both of Li's wins over Sindhu come at the 2014 CWG. Sindhu had to settle for a bronze in Glasgow and upgraded to a silver 4 years later in Gold Coast when she went down against Saina Nehwal in the women's singles final.
Super Sindhu finally changed the colour of her medal to gold in Birmingham.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-shuttler-lakshya-sen-wins-men-s-singles-gold-on-commonwealth-games-debut-1659956700980">CWG: Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Men's Singles Gold on Commonwealth Games debut</a>

From tears after the semifinal loss vs Australia to crazy dancing celebrations after clinching bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022, this is how the mood changed for India's women's hockey team in just 1 day.
Savita Punia's girls rejoiced at the win and danced in the dressing room. The video of which has now gone viral on social media.
The Women in Blue ended India's 16-year-long wait for a CWG medal in women's hockey when they beat New Zealand in the bronze medal match on Sunday. It was also India's 3rd medal in women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games.
After the emphatic win, the bronze medallists return to a well-deserved welcome from the Indian men's team, who gave the girls a guard of honour.
Also read: CWG: Historic! India win Gold & Silver in Men’s Triple Jump

Watch! Indian women's hockey team's crazy dancing celebrations after winning bronze

From a crazy dressing room dance to a guard of honour from the men's team, it was celebrations all around as India's women's hockey team won a historic bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022

The Women in Blue ended India's 16-year-long wait for a CWG medal in women's hockey when they beat New Zealand in the bronze medal match

From tears after the semifinal loss vs Australia to crazy dancing celebrations after clinching bronze at Commonwealth Games 2022, this is how the mood changed for India's women's hockey team in just 1 day.
Savita Punia's girls rejoiced at the win and danced in the dressing room. The video of which has now gone viral on social media.
The Women in Blue ended India's 16-year-long wait for a CWG medal in women's hockey when they beat New Zealand in the bronze medal match on Sunday. It was also India's 3rd medal in women's hockey at the Commonwealth Games.
After the emphatic win, the bronze medallists return to a well-deserved welcome from the Indian men's team, who gave the girls a guard of honour.
Also read: <a title="CWG: Historic! India win Gold &amp; Silver in Men&rsquo;s Triple Jump" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-historic-india-win-gold-silver-in-men-s-triple-jump-1659869783914" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: Historic! India win Gold &amp; Silver in Men&rsquo;s Triple Jump</a>

It was a super Sunday for India at Commonwealth Games 2022 as 15 athletes ended up on the podium with 5 clinching gold medals. While boxers Nitu, Amit Phangal and Nikhat Zareen won a gold each in their respective bouts, the mixed doubles pair of Achanata Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula did that in table tennis. The big surprise came from athletics where India’s Eldhose Paul won a historic gold at the Men’s Triple Jump event on day 10 of the Birmingham Games.
CRICKET
Indian women's cricket team though had a heartbreaking end to their campaign as they went down fighting against Australia in the final. Despite being in a great position to clinch gold, Harmanpreet Kaur's girls fell short by 9 runs. Nevertheless, they won silver in the first-ever women's cricket event at the CWG.
BOXING
Boxer Sagar Ahlawat lost his Men’s Over 92kg final against England’s Delicious Orie by unanimous decision and ended up winning a silver medal.
BADMINTON
After losing his men's singles semifinal, shuttler Kidambi Srikanth edged out Singapore's Jia Heng Teh 21-15, 21-18 to win bronze. 
Indian women’s team of Treesa Jolly and Pullela Gayatri Gopichand also won bronze as they beat Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen and Gronya Somerville of Australia 21-15, 21-18.
SQUASH
Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal also ended up on the podium as they won their bronze medal match 11-8, 11-4 against the Australian duo of Donna Lobban and Cameron Pilley.
Also read: CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen & Sharath Kamal in action
 

CWG 2022 Day 10: overnight round-up - 4 gold medals, a slip up in women's cricket, TT & Badminton results

Indian women's cricket team settles for silver, bronze medals in squash and badminton and other results on day 10 of Commonwealth Games 2022

Watch the video to know what all happened in Birmingham while you were asleep

It was a super Sunday for India at Commonwealth Games 2022 as 15 athletes ended up on the podium with 5 clinching gold medals

It was a super Sunday for India at Commonwealth Games 2022 as 15 athletes ended up on the podium with 5 clinching gold medals. While boxers Nitu, Amit Phangal and Nikhat Zareen won a gold each in their respective bouts, the mixed doubles pair of Achanata Sharath Kamal and Sreeja Akula did that in table tennis. The big surprise came from athletics where India&rsquo;s Eldhose Paul won a historic gold at the Men&rsquo;s Triple Jump event on day 10 of the Birmingham Games.
CRICKET
Indian women's cricket team though had a heartbreaking end to their campaign as they went down fighting against Australia in the final. Despite being in a great position to clinch gold, Harmanpreet Kaur's girls fell short by 9 runs. Nevertheless, they won silver in the first-ever women's cricket event at the CWG.
BOXING
Boxer Sagar Ahlawat lost his Men&rsquo;s Over 92kg final against England&rsquo;s Delicious Orie by unanimous decision and ended up winning a silver medal.
BADMINTON
After losing his men's singles semifinal, shuttler Kidambi Srikanth edged out Singapore's Jia Heng Teh 21-15, 21-18 to win bronze.&nbsp;
Indian women&rsquo;s team of Treesa Jolly and Pullela Gayatri Gopichand also won bronze as they beat Hsuan-Yu Wendy Chen and Gronya Somerville of Australia 21-15, 21-18.
SQUASH
Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal also ended up on the podium as they won their bronze medal match 11-8, 11-4 against the Australian duo of Donna Lobban and Cameron Pilley.
Also read: <a title="CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen &amp; Sharath Kamal in action" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-india-s-day-11-full-schedule-ind-vs-aus-hockey-gold-badminton-sindhu-lakshya-sen-fixture-on-august-8-1659886781198" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen &amp; Sharath Kamal in action</a>
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India are at the fifth spot on Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally with 18 Golds, 15 Silvers and 22 Bronze medals. With four boxers in the fray to win the yellow metal, three of them went on to win Gold while one settled for a Silver. Pugilists Nitu, Amit Panghal and Nikhat Zareen won Gold but Sagar has to settle for a Silver. Indian women's hockey team, meanwhile, clinched Bronze along with shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and the pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. 
Eldhose Paul won a historic triple jump gold in a 1-2 finish for India as the country bagged four medals on a Super Sunday on the concluding day of athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Also read: CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen & Sharath Kamal in action
After the mad rush of four medals coming within 30 minutes, India's medal tally from athletics swelled to eight -- 1 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze -- the best in the CWG history outside the country and only second to the haul at the 2010 edition in Delhi.
Moreover, Australia continue to be at the top spot with 174 medals, while hosts England have 166 medals. Canada are third with 91 medals, while fourth place is occupied by New Zealand.

CWG medal tally: India at 5th spot after Gold rush on August 7

India are at the fifth spot on Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally with 18 Golds, 15 Silvers and 22 Bronze medals after Day 10 in Birmingham

Eldhose Paul won a historic triple jump gold in a 1-2 finish for India as the country bagged four medals on a Super Sunday on the concluding day of athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games 2022

India are at the fifth spot on Commonwealth Games 2022 medal tally with 18 Golds, 15 Silvers and 22 Bronze medals. With four boxers in the fray to win the yellow metal, three of them went on to win Gold while one settled for a Silver. Pugilists Nitu, Amit Panghal and Nikhat Zareen won Gold but Sagar has to settle for a Silver. Indian women's hockey team, meanwhile, clinched Bronze along with shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and the pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand.&nbsp;
Eldhose Paul won a historic triple jump gold in a 1-2 finish for India as the country bagged four medals on a Super Sunday on the concluding day of athletics competitions at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-india-s-day-11-full-schedule-ind-vs-aus-hockey-gold-badminton-sindhu-lakshya-sen-fixture-on-august-8-1659886781198" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen &amp; Sharath Kamal in action</a>
After the mad rush of four medals coming within 30 minutes, India's medal tally from athletics swelled to eight -- 1 gold, 4 silver, 3 bronze -- the best in the CWG history outside the country and only second to the haul at the 2010 edition in Delhi.
Moreover, Australia continue to be at the top spot with 174 medals, while hosts England have 166 medals. Canada are third with 91 medals, while fourth place is occupied by New Zealand.

Indian Table Tennis stars Sharath Kamal & Sreeja Akula clinched the Gold medal in the Mixed doubles event after defeating Malaysia’s Javen Choong & Karen Lyne in the final on Sunday night.
This was India’s as well as Sharath Kamal’s 2nd Table Tennis gold at the Games, having taken the top spot in the men’s team event earlier.
Also read: CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen & Sharath Kamal in action
Sharath & Sreeja were both on song when they took the first game 11-4. While the Malaysians did level the proceedings with an 11-9 victory in the second game, the Indians roared back to take the next two 11-5, 11-6 to take Gold.

CWG: Mixed doubles pair Sharath Kamal & Sreeja Akula win Gold in Table Tennis The gold rush continues!

Indian Table Tennis stars Sharath Kamal & Sreeja Akula clinched the Gold medal in the Mixed doubles event after defeating Malaysia’s Javen Choong & Karen Lyne in the final 

Indian table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal defied age to team up with young Sreeja Akula to win the mixed doubles gold medal at the Commonwealth Games

The gold rush continues! Indian Table Tennis stars Sharath Kamal &amp; Sreeja Akula clinched the Gold medal in the Mixed doubles event after defeating Malaysia&rsquo;s Javen Choong &amp; Karen Lyne in the final on Sunday night.
This was India&rsquo;s as well as Sharath Kamal&rsquo;s 2nd Table Tennis gold at the Games, having taken the top spot in the men&rsquo;s team event earlier.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-india-s-day-11-full-schedule-ind-vs-aus-hockey-gold-badminton-sindhu-lakshya-sen-fixture-on-august-8-1659886781198" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey, PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen &amp; Sharath Kamal in action</a>
Sharath &amp; Sreeja were both on song when they took the first game 11-4. While the Malaysians did level the proceedings with an 11-9 victory in the second game, the Indians roared back to take the next two 11-5, 11-6 to take Gold.

Australian cricketer Tahlia McGrath had tested positive for Covid-19 before the final of the CWG T20 game against India. The all-rounder despite contracting the Coronavirus played the gold medal match. McGrath who showed mild symptoms returned a positive test on Sunday. However, the Commonwealth Games Australia allowed her to participate in the match after consultation from CWG medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement. Her participation was also approved by International Cricket Council. The Australian board further in its statement said that to minimise the risk of transmission a range of comprehensive protocols have been implemented which will be observed throughout the game and for post match activity.The Aussie did not line up for the national anthem and was seen sitting alone in the dugout. However, McGrath who was dismissed after scoring 2 came out to bat without the mask. Later, McGrath came out for fielding and caught Shafali Verma, but was seen celebrating the catch at a distance from her teammates. 

CWG 2022 : Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive

In a first, Australian all-rounder Tahlia McGrath was allowed to play the final against India at the #CommonwealthGames despite testing positive for Covid-19.

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CWG: Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive

The Commonwealth Games Australia allowed McGrath to participate in the match after consultation from CWG medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement.

Commonwealth Games&nbsp; 2022 : A risky decision by the ICC and Commonwealth Games organisers!
Australian cricketer Tahlia McGrath was allowed to participate in the gold medal match against India despite testing positive for Covid-19.
McGrath, who showed mild symptoms of the virus, returned a positive test on Sunday. However, the<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/watch-indian-women-s-hockey-team-s-crazy-dancing-celebrations-after-winning-bronze-1659927274426"> </a><a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022">Commonwealth Games</a> Australia allowed her to participate in the match after consultation from <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-amit-panghal-bags-2nd-gold-in-boxing-for-india-1659866379443">CWG</a> medical experts group, Cricket Australia confirmed in a statement. Her participation was also approved by the International Cricket Council.
&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/watch-indian-women-s-hockey-team-s-crazy-dancing-celebrations-after-winning-bronze-1659927274426">CWG 2022: India's top medal hopes on day 8</a>
The Australian board further said that to minimise the risk of transmission a range of comprehensive protocols have been put in place which will be observed throughout the game and for post-match activity.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-2022-india-s-top-medal-contenders-on-day-9-1659754603387">CWG 2022: India's top medal contenders on day 9</a>
The Aussie all-rounder did not line up for the national anthem and was seen sitting alone in the stands. However, McGrath who was dismissed after scoring only 2 came out to bat without the mask.&nbsp;
In the 2nd innings too, McGrath came out to field without the mask. She caught Shafali Verma and was seen celebrating the catch at a distance from her teammates.&nbsp;
Even though the safe distance was maintained, many are wondering whether she should have been allowed to play at all, considering the virus spreads rapidly and is transmissible through air. It puts not just her teammates, but the opposition members at risk as well. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-world-champion-nikhat-zareen-wins-50-kg-title-at-birmingham-2022-1659879634708">CWG: World Champion Nikhat Zareen wins 50 kg title at Birmingham 2022</a>

The Indian pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekharan had to settle for a Silver medal in the men’s doubles after losing to defending Champions Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford in the final.
It was a repeat of the gold medal match 4 years back when the Indian pair had lost a very close contest to the English duo.
Also read; CWG: India end 16-year wait, clinch bronze in women's hockey
Even though the Indians started the match with an 11-8 win in the first game, the Englishmen won the next two 11-8. 11-3.
India then levelled the tie 2-2 with an 11-7 score but unforced errors and some great shots from Drinkhall & Pitchford saw the Indians lose the decider 4-11.

CWG Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekharan fall at the final hurdle in Men’s Doubles

The Indian pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran had to settle for a Silver medal in the men’s doubles after losing to defending Champions Paul Drinkhall & Liam Pitchford in the final

CWG Table Tennis: Sharath Kamal & Sathiyan Gnanasekaran fall at the final hurdle in Men’s Doubles

The seasoned Indian pair of Sharath Kamal and G Sathiyan was outsmarted by familiar foes Paul Drinkhall and Liam Pitchford of England in the men's doubles final at the Commonwealth Games

The Indian pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal &amp; Sathiyan Gnanasekaran had to settle for a Silver medal in the men&rsquo;s doubles after losing to defending Champions Paul Drinkhall &amp; Liam Pitchford in the final.
It was a repeat of the gold medal match 4 years back when the Indian pair had lost a very close contest to the English duo.
Also read; <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-india-end-16-year-wait-clinch-bronze-in-women-s-hockey-1659865194519" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: India end 16-year wait, clinch bronze in women's hockey</a>
Even though the Indians started the match with an 11-8 win in the first game, the Englishmen won the next two 11-8. 11-3.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-2022-india-s-top-medal-contenders-on-day-11-pv-sindhu-eyeing-glory-ind-vs-aus-in-men-s-hockey-1659933534576">CWG 2022: India's top medal contenders on day 11, PV Sindhu eyeing glory, IND vs AUS in men's hockey</a>
India then levelled the tie 2-2 with an 11-7 score but unforced errors and some great shots from Drinkhall &amp; Pitchford saw the Indians lose the decider 4-11.

On the last Day of the Commonwealth Games, Indian shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will look to end India's campaign in Birmingham on a high with a Gold medal finish. The doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag will also be vying for Gold in men's doubles Badminton. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team will lock horns with Australia in the Gold medal match. The India vs Australia hockey match will begin at 5 pm IST. 
After the completion of sporting events, the fans will witness a grand closing ceremony at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. 
Also read: CWG: Historic! India win Gold & Silver in Men’s Triple Jump
India's Day 11 schedule (August 8) at Commonwealth Games
BadmintonWomen's singles -- Gold Medal matchPV SindhuTime: 1:20 pm IST
Men's singles -- Gold Medal matchLakshya SenTime: 2:10 pm IST
Men's Doubles -- Gold Medal matchSatwik & ChiragTime: 3:50 pm IST
Men's hockeyGold Medal matchIndia vs AustraliaTime: 5 pm IST

CWG India's Day 11 full schedule: IND vs AUS Hockey Gold Badminton Sindhu Lakshya Sen fixture on August 8

It's the final day of the Commonwealth Games and before the tournament ends, India will be fighting for as many as 5 Gold medals. 

Check out the schedule.

On the last Day of the Commonwealth Games, Indian shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will look to end India's campaign in Birmingham on a high with a Gold medal finish

On the last Day of the Commonwealth Games, Indian shuttlers, PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will look to end India's campaign in Birmingham on a high with a Gold medal finish. The doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag will also be vying for Gold in men's doubles Badminton. Meanwhile, the Indian men's hockey team will lock horns with Australia in the Gold medal match. The India vs Australia hockey match will begin at 5 pm IST.&nbsp;
After the completion of sporting events, the fans will witness a grand closing ceremony at Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-historic-india-win-gold-silver-in-men-s-triple-jump-1659869783914" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: Historic! India win Gold &amp; Silver in Men&rsquo;s Triple Jump</a>
India's Day 11 schedule (August 8) at Commonwealth Games
 Badminton Women's singles -- Gold Medal match PV Sindhu Time: 1:20 pm IST
Men's singles -- Gold Medal match Lakshya Sen Time: 2:10 pm IST
Men's Doubles -- Gold Medal match Satwik &amp; Chirag Time: 3:50 pm IST
Table Tennis
Men's Singles -- Bronze medal match
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran
Time: 3:35 PM IST
 Men&rsquo;s Singles -- Gold medal match
Achanta Sharath Kamal
Time: 4:30 PM IST
&nbsp;
Men's hockey Gold Medal match India vs Australia Time: 5 pm IST

India’s Nikhat Zareen won India the 3rd gold in boxing with yet another superb performance in the final of her 50 kg category.
The World Champion was echelons above her competition in the initial rounds and even in the final, her opponent from Northern Ireland didn’t stand a chance.
Nikhat swept all the three rounds against Carly McNaul, comfortably winning the gold medal match 5-0 on the judges’ score.
It was the first time Nikhat was competing at the Commonwealth Games, and on debut, she has achieved what everyone else dreams of - a Gold medal that she’ll remember for years to come. 

CWG: World Champion Nikhat Zareen wins 50 kg title at Birmingham 2022

India’s Nikhat Zareen won India the 3rd gold in boxing with yet another superb performance in the final of her 50 kg category.

Nikhat swept all the three rounds against Carly McNaul, comfortably winning the gold medal match 5-0 on the judges&rsquo; score.

India&rsquo;s Nikhat Zareen won India the 3rd gold in boxing with yet another superb performance in the final of her 50 kg category.
The World Champion was echelons above her competition in the initial rounds and even in the final, her opponent from Northern Ireland didn&rsquo;t stand a chance.
Nikhat swept all the three rounds against Carly McNaul, comfortably winning the gold medal match 5-0 on the judges&rsquo; score.
It was the first time Nikhat was competing at the Commonwealth Games, and on debut, she has achieved what everyone else dreams of - a Gold medal that she&rsquo;ll remember for years to come.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-australia-s-tahlia-mcgrath-allowed-to-play-final-against-india-despite-testing-covid-positive-1659899175523">CWG: Australia's Tahlia McGrath allowed to play final against India despite testing Covid positive</a>

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The Indian Men&rsquo;s Fours team that exceeded all expectations to reach the Final in Lawn Bowls, had to settle for Silver after losing to Northern Ireland.
The quartet of Sunil Bahadur, Navneet Singh, Chandan Kumar Singh &amp; Dinesh Kumar went down 5-18 in the Gold medal match.
Also read: CWG: India&rsquo;s Priyanka Goswami clinches Silver with her personal best in 10,000m race walk
It was a tough day in the office for the Indians who struggled right from the word go. In fact, India failed to score a point in the first 4 ends with Northern Ireland racing to a 7-0 lead.
The Sunil Bahadur-led side could never recover from such a poor start and eventually, lost the tie.

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The Indian Men’s Fours team that exceeded all expectations to reach the Final in Lawn Bowls, had to settle for Silver after losing to Northern Ireland.

India won its second medal in the lawn bowls competition at the Commonwealth Games after the men's fours team settled for a silver after losing to Northern Ireland in the final

The Indian Men&rsquo;s Fours team that exceeded all expectations to reach the Final in Lawn Bowls, had to settle for Silver after losing to Northern Ireland.
The quartet of Sunil Bahadur, Navneet Singh, Chandan Kumar Singh &amp; Dinesh Kumar went down 5-18 in the Gold medal match.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-india-s-priyanka-goswami-clinches-silver-with-her-personal-best-in-10-000m-race-walk-1659787714440" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CWG: India&rsquo;s Priyanka Goswami clinches Silver with her personal best in 10,000m race walk</a>
It was a tough day in the office for the Indians who struggled right from the word go. In fact, India failed to score a point in the first 4 ends with Northern Ireland racing to a 7-0 lead.
The Sunil Bahadur-led side could never recover from such a poor start and eventually, lost the tie.

India finished the last Day of Birmingham 2022 with 5 medals including 4 golds. With 22 Gold, 16 Silver & 23 Bronze medals at the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games India ended their campaign in the 4th spot. Last time, at the 2018 Gold Coast, India had won 66 medals in total - 26 Gold, 20 Silver & 20 Bronze. The big difference -was majorly because there were no shooting events this time. India had won 16 out of those 66 in shooting, including 7 Gold.
Australia finished on the top with 178 medals, hosts England won 176 & Canada wom 92 medals.

CWG medal tally: India end Commonwealth Games campaign in 4th spot 

With 22 Gold, 16 Silver & 23 Bronze medals at the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games India ended their campaign in the 4th spot. 

Australia finished on the top with 178 medals, hosts England won 176 &amp; Canada wom 92 medals.

India finished the last Day of Birmingham 2022 with 5 medals including 4 golds. With 22 Gold, 16 Silver &amp; 23 Bronze medals at the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games India ended their campaign in the 4th spot. Last time, at the 2018 Gold Coast, India had won 66 medals in total - 26 Gold, 20 Silver &amp; 20 Bronze. The big difference -was majorly because there were no shooting events this time. India had won 16 out of those 66 in shooting, including 7 Gold.
Australia finished on the top with 178 medals, hosts England won 176 &amp; Canada wom 92 medals. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-to-miss-asia-cup-due-to-back-injury-reports-1659972694232">Jasprit Bumrah to miss Asia Cup due to back injury: Reports</a>

It was a no show from the Indian men’s hockey team in the final of the Commonwealth Games.The Australians gave Manpreet Singh’s men hiding in the Gold medal match, winning 7-0 to leave the Indian fans shocked.
It was one of the most one-sided encounters in recent times, with India unable to even win a single penalty corner all through the match.
Ever since the introduction of Hockey at the Commonwealth Games in 1998, the Kookaburras have dominated the quadrennial event, winning Gold in all the editions and their victory in Birmingham was their 7th gold on the trot.
India just weren’t good enough on the day and have to settle for silver, their third in Men’s hockey at the Commonwealth Games.

CWG: Indian men’s hockey team settle for Silver after suffering 7-0 thrashing from Australia

A no-show from the Indian men’s hockey team as Australians thrashed Manpreet Singh’s men 7-0 to win the Gold medal at Birmingham 2022. 

The Australians gave Manpreet Singh&rsquo;s men hiding in the Gold medal match, winning 7-0 to leave the Indian fans shocked.

It was a no show from the Indian men&rsquo;s hockey team in the final of the Commonwealth Games. The Australians gave Manpreet Singh&rsquo;s men hiding in the Gold medal match, winning 7-0 to leave the Indian fans shocked.
It was one of the most one-sided encounters in recent times, with India unable to even win a single penalty corner all through the match.
Ever since the introduction of Hockey at the Commonwealth Games in 1998, the Kookaburras have dominated the quadrennial event, winning Gold in all the editions and their victory in Birmingham was their 7th gold on the trot. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-medal-tally-india-end-commonwealth-games-campaign-in-4th-spot-1659970658560">CWG medal tally: India end Commonwealth Games campaign in 4th spot&nbsp;</a>
India just weren&rsquo;t good enough on the day and have to settle for silver, their third in Men&rsquo;s hockey at the Commonwealth Games.

16 years after he first won the Commonwealth Games Gold in men’s singles, India’s Achanta Sharath Kamal has once again captured the crown.
At 40 years of age, Sharath Kamal is defying all odds with the table tennis racquet in his hand.
He was not the favourite in Birmingham and yet, he managed to bring home the Gold with his superb show. He defeated the much-higher ranked, World No. 20 Liam Pitchford of England to capture Gold.
It was a cakewalk for Achanta Sharath Kamal who won 4 consecutive games after losing a close first 11-13. All through the match, Sharath Kamal exuded confidence and it was like he knew from the start that it was going to be his day.
This was Sharath Kamal’s 3rd gold at this year’s Commonwealth Games. Before his singles Gold, he won the top honour in the Men’s team event as well as mixed doubles.

CWG: 40-year-old Achanta Sharath Kamal win Men's Singles Title in Table Tennis

Indian veteran Achanta Sharath Kamal clinched yet another Gold for India at the Commonwealth Games, defeating the much-higher ranked World No. 20, Liam Pitchford, to win Men's Singles title.

40-year-old Achanta Sharath Kamal defeated the much-higher ranked, World No. 20 Liam Pitchford of England to capture Gold.

16 years after he first won the Commonwealth Games Gold in men&rsquo;s singles, India&rsquo;s Achanta Sharath Kamal has once again captured the crown.
At 40 years of age, Sharath Kamal is defying all odds with the table tennis racquet in his hand.
He was not the favourite in Birmingham and yet, he managed to bring home the Gold with his superb show. He defeated the much-higher ranked, World No. 20 Liam Pitchford of England to capture Gold.
It was a cakewalk for Achanta Sharath Kamal who won 4 consecutive games after losing a close first 11-13. All through the match, Sharath Kamal exuded confidence and it was like he knew from the start that it was going to be his day. Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/cwg-indian-men-s-hockey-team-settle-for-silver-after-suffering-7-0-thrashing-from-australia-1659966686344">CWG: Indian men&rsquo;s hockey team settle for Silver after suffering 7-0 thrashing from Australia</a>
This was Sharath Kamal&rsquo;s 3rd gold at this year&rsquo;s Commonwealth Games. Before his singles Gold, he won the top honour in the Men&rsquo;s team event as well as mixed doubles.

It was a gold shower in badminton at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as after both Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu finished at the top of the podium in their respective singles events, Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won gold in the doubles event.
They produced a sensational performance and beat England’s Ben Lane and Sean Mendy 21-15, 21-13. They not only became the first Indian men's doubles pair to clinch gold at the Games but It's also the first time India has won 3 gold medals in badminton at a single edition of the CWG. 
Also read: CWG: Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Men's Singles Gold on Commonwealth Games debut
 

CWG: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty clinch Badminton Gold in Men's Doubles

Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty make history as the duo became the first men's doubles pair from India to win a gold at the Commonwealth Games

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty produced a sensational performance and beat England&rsquo;s Ben Lane and Sean Mendy 21-15, 21-13

It was a gold shower in badminton at the Commonwealth Games 2022 as after both Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu finished at the top of the podium in their respective singles events, Satwik Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won gold in the doubles event.
They produced a sensational performance and beat England&rsquo;s Ben Lane and Sean Mendy 21-15, 21-13. They not only became the first Indian men's doubles pair to clinch gold at the Games but It's also the first time India has won 3 gold medals in badminton at a single edition of the CWG.&nbsp;
Also read: <a title="CWG: Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Men's Singles Gold on Commonwealth Games debut" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cwg-shuttler-lakshya-sen-wins-men-s-singles-gold-on-commonwealth-games-debut-1659956700980">CWG: Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Men's Singles Gold on Commonwealth Games debut</a>
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He can sing, he can certainly shake a leg, and he can make the crowd smile.
Perry, the Commonwealth Games 2022 Mascot, has been one of the stars of the event as he showed off his moves in a dance-off with a sound engineer at a beach volleyball match in Birmingham on Sunday.
Days earlier at the Smithfields beach volleyball arena, Perry the bull led the crowd through a conga, on Sunday he strutted his hoofs to "Disco Inferno" by the Trammps.
The sound engineer rose to the challenge though and was a match for Perry as the crowd joined in.
Also read: Watch! Indian women's hockey team's crazy dancing celebrations after winning bronze

Watch! Commonwealth Games 2022 mascot's dance off with sound engineer

He can sing, he can certainly shake a leg, and he can make the crowd smile

Watch as CWG 2022 mascot, Perry the Bull, led the crowd through a conga with his dance moves

Perry the bull has been one of the stars of the event as he showed off his moves in a dance-off with a sound engineer

He can sing, he can certainly shake a leg, and he can make the crowd smile.
Perry, the Commonwealth Games 2022 Mascot, has been one of the stars of the event as he showed off his moves in a dance-off with a sound engineer at a beach volleyball match in Birmingham on Sunday.
Days earlier at the Smithfields beach volleyball arena, Perry the bull led the crowd through a conga, on Sunday he strutted his hoofs to "Disco Inferno" by the Trammps.
The sound engineer rose to the challenge though and was a match for Perry as the crowd joined in.
Also read: <a title="Watch! Indian women's hockey team's crazy dancing celebrations after winning bronze" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/commonwealth-games-2022/watch-indian-women-s-hockey-team-s-crazy-dancing-celebrations-after-winning-bronze-1659927274426" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Watch! Indian women's hockey team's crazy dancing celebrations after winning bronze</a>

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