Indian Women's team creates history in Lawn Bowls, secures first-ever medal in the sport for country

After going medal-less on the first day, India finally rose up to the big occasion and won six on the trot. Day four also has brought success in the Lawn Bowls event, with India reaching the final in the Women’s Four category.

Playing in the semi-finals against New Zealand, the Lawn Bowls team India snatched a win after trailing at 10-12 at one point. India ended the game at 16-13 and has set up a final match with South Africa.

This win has created history for Indian sports. This is the first time an Indian team will feature in the finals of the Lawn Bowls event. Having reached the final, India has already secured a Silver medal in the event, making it the first medal in the history of the sport for India.

If the Indian quartet manages to win the final against South Africa, it would be India’s fourth Gold in Commonwealth Games 2022. This will also be the only medal from outside weightlifting for the Indian contingent. The final of Lawn Bowls Women’s Four category will be held on Tuesday.

India at sixth in medal's tally, Australia top

India’s performance in the Commonwealth Games, so far, has been mixed, with the country winning six medals in Birmingham. So far only the weightlifting team has brought medals for the country. Mirabai Chanu, Jeremy Lalrinnunga, and Achinta Sheuli have won gold in their respective weightlifting categories.

Sanket Sargar opened India’s account on the second day with a silver win in Men’s 55kg category. Additionally, Gururaja Poojary (Men’s 61kg) and Bindyarani Devi (Women’s 55kg) have won a bronze and a silver, respectively.

Australia has taken a huge lead on day 1 and sits on top on Day four with a total of 53 medals. The team from down under has won 22 Gold, 13 Silver and 18 Bronze medals so far. England with a total of 34 is second, and New Zealand with a total medal tally of 19 at third. India with a total of six medals sits at sixth position.