Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 4 Live Updates: Ajay Singh Lifts 143kg, Placed 2nd In 81kg Weightlifting
CWG 2022 Day 4 Live Updates: Top Indian sportspersons will be in action today. India have so far won three gold, two silver and one bronze medals
- NDTV Sports Desk
- Updated:August 01, 2022 03:20 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2022 Day 4 Live Updates: India's Ajay Singh has made a strong start in the men's 81kg weightlifting final and is second-placed after the snatch round. On the other hand, Indian team is leading against New Zealand in the women's four lawn bowls semi-final. After claiming two gold medals on Sunday, India would hope to increase their haul on Day 4 of the CWG 2022. India have so far won six medals (three gold, two silver and one bronze). Two weightlifters shone for India on Sunday. Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a yellow metal for India in the 67kg category before Achinta Sheuli starred in the 73kg category. The duo's success followed after Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu had bagged a gold medal in the 49 kg category, which was India's first top podium finish in the ongoing Games.
Monday will see several top Indian sportspersons in action. In badminton, India will face Singapore in the mixed team semifinal. In table tennis, the Indian men's team will play the semi-final against Nigeria. In squash, Joshana Chinappa and Saurav Ghoshal will be playing their respective quarter-finals. In boxing, Amit Panghal (51kg) and Hussam Uddin Mohammed (57 kg) and Ashish Kumar (80 kg) will be in action. After defeating Ghana 11-0, the men's hockey team will again be in action against England in a Pool B Match.
Here are the Live Updates from Day 4 of the Commonwealth Games, straight from Birmingham
- 15:20 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India level scores vs New Zealand!What a game this is turning out to be! India have gained two points and the scores are level now. It's 12-12 after 13 ends of throws.
- 15:17 (IST)Judo: Suchika Tariyal enters quartersIndia's Suchika Tariyal beats Zambia's Rita Kabinda to progress to the quarterfinals in 57kg Judo event
- 15:15 (IST)Judo: Jasleen Singh Saini winsIndia's Jasleen Singh Saini defeats Vanatu's Maxence Cigola in Men's 66 kg Elimination Round of 16
- 15:09 (IST)Weightlifting: Ajay Singh joint 2nd placedEngland's Chris Murray lifts 144kg in his third snatch attempt while Kyle Bruce fails to lift 147 kg in his second and third attempt. That means, Ajay Singh is joint-second after the snatch round. His best lift was 143kg.
- 15:08 (IST)Lawn Bowls: New Zealand in lead vs India!New Zealand have made a two-point gap with India after 12 ends of throws. This match is going down to the wire. The score is 12-10 in New Zealand's favour at the moment.
- 15:05 (IST)Weightlifitng: Ajay Singh lifts 143 kgAustralia's Kyle Bruce has lifted 143kg in his first attempt and Ajay Singh matches the mark in his third attempt
- 14:59 (IST)Lawn Bowls: New Zealand level scores vs India!The match hangs in balance as New Zealand have made a good comeback to make it 10-10. They have gained three points in the 11th ends of throws.
- 14:59 (IST)Weightlifting: Ajay Singh lifts 140kg!Great lift by the Indian. He is currently leading the field.
- 14:53 (IST)Weightlifting: Ajay Singh in 4th place!Ajay Singh has lifted 137kg in first attempt in snatch round. Cameroon's Guy Michel NGONGANG TCHUISSI leads the field with a lift of 139kg
- 14:46 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India regain lead!India had earlier squandered their one-point advantage but they have now bounced back beautifully to regain the lead. India are 10-7 ahead of New Zealand after 10 ends of throws.
- 14:45 (IST)WHAT A FRAME!
Four of #TeamIndia's six medallists at #B2022 - - in one frame #EkIndiaTeamIndia | @birminghamcg22 pic.twitter.com/gws2PtggUy
— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 1, 2022 - 14:36 (IST)Weightlifting: Ajay Singh getting ready!So far, Sri Lanka's Chinthana Geetal Vidanage is leading the field with a best lift of 127kg. However, the top lifter are yet to take field!
- 14:31 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India take lead!In Women's Fours - Semi-Finals, India have taken 7-6 lead against New Zealand.
- 14:20 (IST)Weightlifting: 81kg final starts!India have so far won four medals from weightlifting, out of them three were gold. So, hopes would be high from Ajay Singh too!
- 14:16 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India bounce backIndia have gained four points of late to make it 5-6 against New Zealand by seven ends of throws. This is a superb comeback from the side in the women's fours semi-final game.
- 14:07 (IST)Weightlifting: Ajay Singh Getting Ready!The Indian lifter will first attempt 135kg in snatch and then 165 kg in clean and jerk
- 13:47 (IST)Lawn Bowls: New Zealand continue to lead vs IndiaNew Zealand have extended their lead after four ends of throws. The score is 6-1 in their favour at the moment.
- 13:34 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India open accountFirst point for India and they make the scores 1-5 after five ends of throws.
- 13:28 (IST)Ajay Singh to compete in weightlifting finalAjay Singh will be seen in action in the weightlifting final of men's 81kg today. His match will start at 2 PM IST.
- 13:23 (IST)Lawn Bowls: New Zealand consolidate lead vs IndiaNew Zealand have extended the gap to 5-0 after two ends of throws in the ongoing women's fours lawn bowls semi-final match.
- 13:14 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India trail New ZealandNew Zealand have taken a three-point lead after the first end of throws in the ongoing lawn bowls event against India in the women's fours semi-final.
- 13:07 (IST)Lawn Bowls: India in action against New ZealandThe India vs New Zealand women's fours semi-final lawn bowls event has kicked off.
- 12:57 (IST)India's mixed badminton team in semi-finalsIndia's mixed badminton team will be playing against Singapore in the semi-finals of the event. The match is set to start at 10 PM IST.
- 12:35 (IST)India to play in women's fours semi-finals of lawn bowlsIndia will be facing New Zealand in the semi-final match of Women's Fours at the Lawn Bowls. The match will start at 1:00 PM IST. Stay conected for all the updates related to the action.
- 12:23 (IST)What India matches will take place today?While the Indian men's hockey team will play its second game today (vs England), the table tennis and badminton teams will also be in action. Meanwhile, boxer Amit Panghal will also be the centre of attraction. Check India's Day 4 schedule HERE.
- 12:11 (IST)Relive Day 3 action!In case you missed to track India's performance on Day 3, you can catch it all in our highlights segement. Just CLICK HERE and relive the action.
- 12:08 (IST)How did India perform on Day 3?Inda bagged a total of two medals on the third day and both were gold. Jeremy Lalrinnuga won the first in the 67kg category of weightlifting before Achinta Sheuli followed him with a yellow in the 73kg category. Besides that, the Indian men's hockey team started its campaign with a thumping 11-0 win over Ghana.
- 11:38 (IST)Welcome guys!Hello everyone, welcome to this space. After a good third day from India's perspective, the Commonwealth Games moves to its fourth day of action. You will get all the live updates and scores related to different disciplines here. Stay connected!