CWG 2026 Day 4: Mirabai Chanu eyes historic third gold in Glasgow
Synopsis
Mirabai Chanu has won Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 and 2022 — on Sunday in Glasgow, she goes for three in a row. No Indian woman has done it before. Add three boxing bouts, a critical lawn bowls double-header, and a relay swim final, and Day 4 is India's biggest day yet at Glasgow 2026.
Key Takeaways
Mirabai Chanu competes in the Women's 48kg weightlifting at 6:45 PM IST , chasing a third consecutive CWG gold after victories in 2018 and 2022 .
Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki play two Women's Pairs lawn bowls matches — vs Namibia at 1:00 PM IST and vs England at 10:05 PM IST .
Boxers Preeti Pawar , Jadumani Singh , and Aditya Pratap Singh all contest their Round of 16 bouts on Sunday night.
Rishikanta Singh (Men's 60kg) and Raja Muthupandi (Men's 65kg) also compete in weightlifting on Day 4.
India's men's 4x200m Freestyle swim team targets the relay final, with heats at 4:39 PM IST and the final at 1:56 AM IST .
All events are live on Sony Sports Ten 2, Ten 3, Ten 4 , and Sony LIV .
Mirabai Chanu, India's Olympic medallist weightlifter, will bid for a third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold on Sunday, 27 July 2026, as India enters a packed Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. The day also features crucial bouts in boxing and a key lawn bowls encounter for the Women's Pairs team.
Mirabai Chanu's Historic Bid
Mirabai Chanu competes in the Women's 48kg weightlifting event at 6:45 PM IST, with the medal ceremony scheduled for 8:37 PM IST. She claimed gold at the 2018 Gold Coast Games and again at the 2022 Birmingham Games, making her the most consistently dominant Indian woman competitor in Commonwealth Games history. A third successive title would cement her status as one of the sport's all-time greats on the multi-sport stage.
Also in the weightlifting arena, Rishikanta Singh competes in the Men's 60kg at 2:15 PM IST, while Raja Muthupandi takes the platform in the Men's 65kg at 11:15 PM IST — with his medal ceremony set for 1:07 AM IST.
Lawn Bowls: Women's Pairs in Medal Hunt
The Women's Pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki face a two-match day. They open against Namibia from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM IST, before taking on a formidable England pair in the evening slot from 10:05 PM to 11:15 PM IST. India's lawn bowls programme has been a consistent medal source at the Commonwealth Games, and the pair will be looking to build on the team's strong showing at the 2022 Birmingham Games.
Boxing: Three Bouts on the Card
India's boxing contingent steps into the ring with three scheduled bouts. Preeti Pawar opens the campaign in the Women's 54kg Round of 16 against Deborah Mtenje of Malawi at 10:45 PM IST. Jadumani Singh then faces Pakistan's Sumama Rehman in the Men's 55kg Round of 16 at 11:45 PM IST. Later, Aditya Pratap Singh meets Nuhu Batte of Uganda in the Men's 65kg Round of 16 at 12:45 AM IST.
Swimming: India Eyes Relay Final
The Indian men's swimming team competes in the 4x200m Freestyle Heats at 4:39 PM IST. If they advance, the relay final is scheduled at 1:56 AM IST, with the medal ceremony at 2:26 AM IST. The heats session runs from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM IST, with the finals block from 11:30 PM to 2:45 AM IST.
Where to Watch
All events are live on Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada), and Sony LIV. With Mirabai's gold bid headlining the schedule, Day 4 is set to be one of the most watched sessions of the Glasgow 2026 campaign for Indian fans.
Point of View
And the Women's Pairs lawn bowls team has form from Birmingham. Day 4 is a stress test: if India exits the day with Mirabai's gold and at least two boxing wins, the medal tally trajectory holds; if the relay swim team also reaches the final, it signals genuine depth beyond the marquee names.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Mirabai Chanu compete at CWG 2026?
Mirabai Chanu is scheduled to compete in the Women's 48kg weightlifting event at 6:45 PM IST on Sunday, 27 July 2026, with the medal ceremony set for 8:37 PM IST. She is bidding for her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold, having won in 2018 (Gold Coast) and 2022 (Birmingham).
Which Indian boxers are competing on CWG 2026 Day 4?
Three Indian boxers are in action: Preeti Pawar (Women's 54kg) faces Deborah Mtenje of Malawi at 10:45 PM IST, Jadumani Singh (Men's 55kg) faces Pakistan's Sumama Rehman at 11:45 PM IST, and Aditya Pratap Singh (Men's 65kg) meets Uganda's Nuhu Batte at 12:45 AM IST. All three bouts are Round of 16 contests.
What is India's lawn bowls schedule on Day 4 of CWG 2026?
The Women's Pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki play twice on Sunday — against Namibia from 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM IST, and against England from 10:05 PM to 11:15 PM IST. India's lawn bowls team has been a consistent medal contender at the Commonwealth Games.
Where can I watch India's CWG 2026 Day 4 events live?
All Commonwealth Games 2026 events featuring India are broadcast live on Sony Sports Ten 2, Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil, Telugu and Kannada), and the Sony LIV streaming platform.
Which weightlifters represent India on CWG 2026 Day 4?
Three weightlifters compete for India on Day 4: Rishikanta Singh in the Men's 60kg at 2:15 PM IST, Mirabai Chanu in the Women's 48kg at 6:45 PM IST, and Raja Muthupandi in the Men's 65kg at 11:15 PM IST. Mirabai is the headline act, chasing a historic third successive gold.
