Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 5 Live Updates: Punam Yadav Placed 2nd In 76kg Weightlifting, Sreeshankar In Long Jump Final

Swimming: Nataraj in reserve list

In men’s 200m backstroke, India’s Srihari Nataraj has come up with a timing of 2:00.84 and is placed ninth in the qualifying. He has not qualified for the final as of now and has been placed in the reserve list

Weightlifting: Clean and jerk

The clean and jerk round has started and Punam will lift 116kg in her first attempt on this round.

Lawn Bowls: India lose to New Zealand in women’s pairs event

India have lost their round 1 game of women’s pairs lawn bowls to New Zealand. The final scoreline was 18-9 in New Zealand’s favour.

Athletics: Murali Sreeshankar in final

In long jump, Murali Sreeshankar qualifies for the final with a huge jump of 8:05m. 

Qualification Rules: Qualifying performance 8.00 (Q) or at least 12 best performers (q) advance to the Final 

Weightlifting: Laylor leads field, Punam second

Camada’s Maya Laylor lifts 100kg in her first attempt and is leading the field. Punam follows her closely in the second place with a 98kg lift.

Weightlifting: Punam lifts 98kg!

A flawless lift and Punam is back to leading the field again. 

Weightlifting update

Nauru’s Maximina Uepa lifts 96kg to lead the field now. Punam will go for 98kg in her third attempt.

Weightlifting: Punam lifts 95kg

After failing to lift 95kg in her first attempt, the Indian successfully lifts 95kg to lead the field.

Weightlifting: Nauru’s Uepa leads

Nauru’s Maximina Uepa has lifted 94 kg in her second attempt in snatch as is currently leading the field.

Weightlifting update

Nauru’s Maximina Uepa and England’s Deborah Alawode have both lifted 90kg each in their first attempt.

Weightlifting update

So far, Wales’ Amy Salt is leading the field with a 86kg lift in snatch.

Weightlifter: Event starts!

Punam will be in action later. She will be going for gold. She is a two-time CWG medallist. She won bronze (63kg) in 2014 and silver (69kg) in 2018.

Lawn Bowls: India trail New Zealand

In Women’s Pairs – Section B – Round 1, India are trailing New Zealand 5-8. 

Weightlifting

Punam Yadav will go for 95kg in her first attempt in snatch and 116kg in her first attempt in clean and jerk

Weightlifting: India’s first medal event of the day

India’s first medal event of the day is the women’s 76kg final which involves Punam Yadav. She is a former CWG medallist

Lawn Bowls: India’s women’s pairs match underway

The Women’s Pairs Section B Round 1 match between India and New Zealand has started. Stay connected for the live scores.

What is India’s position in medals tally?

India bagged a total of three medals, two bronze and a silver, on Day 4, and continued to hold the sixth spot. India now has a total of 9 medals, including three gold. Australia tops the chart while England and New Zealand follow it at the second and third spots, respectively. Have a quick look at the medal tallly HERE.

Heartfelt wishes for Murali Sreeshankar

India’s Murali Sreeshankar will be appearing in the long jump qualifier today. This event will start at 2:30 PM IST. Here are some hearfelt wishes for the India star ahead of his qualifier.

.. And another special message for M Sreeshankar

All the best Champ

Let’s #Cheer4India#IndiaTaiyaarHai#India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/gWmTsM4PfK

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 2, 2022

India’s Day 5 schedule

In case you want to have a quick look at India’s schedule on Day 5 before the actual action kicks off, GO HERE.

Track and field events to start today

Tuesday will mark the beginning of the track and field events in the ongoing Commonwealth Games. The likes of Indian long jumpers Murali Sreeshankar, Muhammed Anees Yahiya and discus thrower Seema Punia will be in action today. READ IN DETAIL

When is India’s lawn bowls women’s fours final?

India’s women’s fours lawn bowls final today. They will be playing against South Africa in the summit clash.

Relive Day 4 action!

In case you missed India’s performance on Day 4 of the ongoing Games, we have it all covered for you. Just CLICK HERE and relive the action!

Day 4 highlights

While India entered the final of the women’s fours lawn bowls event on Monday, the historic feat followed silver and bronze medals from judokas Shushila Devi Likmabam and Vijay Kumar Yadav, respectively. On the other hand, Harjinder Kaur won a bronze in women’s 71 kg weightlifting.

Welcome guys!

Hello everyone, welcome to this space. After a good fourth day from India’s perspective, the Commonwealth Games moves to its fifth day of action. You will get all the live updates and scores related to different disciplines here. Stay connected!