CWG 2022 Live, Day 7: Murali Sreeshankar Wins Historic Long Jump Silver
CWG 2022 Live, Day 7: All the latest news and updates from Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games.
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Murali Sreeshankar won a historic silver medal in men's long jump final while Muhammed Anees Yahiya finished fifth.
Badminton stars started their individual campaigns on Thursday. PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Aakarshi Kashyap and Lakshya Sen won their respective fixtures.
Boxers Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, Sagar Ahlawat and Rohit Tokas entered the semis and are now assured medals.
The men's hockey team beat Wales 4-1 in their last group game to advance to the semi-finals.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Sreeshankar Wins Historic Long Jump Silver
Its a historic silver medal for India's Murali Sreeshankar as he finished second in the men's long jump final with a 8.08m jump in his fifth attempt.
The 23-year-old, thus, became the first Indian to win a silver medal for the country in the men's long jump event at the Commonwealth Games.
The Palakkad-born jumper, in fact, was tied with gold medal winner Nairn Laquan of Bahamas, who also made a 8.08m leap. However, Sreeshankar moved to second place as the Laquan had a better second-best jump (7.98m) than the Indian (7.84m).
India's Murali Sreeshankar competes in the men's long jump finals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Muhammed Anees Betters His Jump, Moves to Fifth
Muhammed Anees bettered his display with a 7.97m jump in his sixth and final attempt that has moved him to fifth in the overall standings.
This has been the Kerala athlete's best jump of the day so far in the men's long jump final. He is now officially out of the medal contention.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Sreeshankar Moves to Second Spot
India's Murali Sreeshankar moved to second spot in the men's long jump final standings with a superb leap of 8.08m in his fifth attempt .
However, Muhammed Anees Yahiya did not manage to cover the 8m mark and has so far managed a best jump of 7.74m, which came in his fourth attempt.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Rohit Triumphs, 7th Boxing Medal Assured
News from the boxing arena as Rohit Tokas became the seventh boxer to assure India of a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games after reaching the semi-finals of the men’s welterweight category.
The Indian boxer won 5-0 by unanimous decision in his quarterfinal bout against Xavier Mata'AFA-Ikinofo of Niue.
Apart from Rohit, pugilists Mohammed Hussamuddin, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Amit Panghal, Jaismine, and Sagar Ahlawat have already assured India at least a bronze medal.
India's Rohit Tokas reacts after winning the match against Mata'AFA-Ikinofo Xavier of Niue during the men's welterweight quarterfinal match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Dipika-Joshna Enter Squash Women’s Doubles Quarters
Meanwhile, there is some interesting news from squash as the Indian duo of Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa entered the quarterfinals of the women’s doubles with a win over Meagen Best and Amanda Haywood of Barbados.
The experienced Indian pair did not face much opposition as they overcame their opponents 11-4, 11-4 in the Round of 16 encounter. Dipika and Joshna were silver medallists in the women's doubles event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Lakshya Sen Moves to Singles Round of 16
India’s Lakshya Sen progressed into the men’s Round of 16 with an easy win over Smeed Vernon of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha.
The World No 10 recorded a dominating 21-4, 21-5 win over his opponent and now joins fellow shuttlers PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, Aakarshi Kashyap, who had all earlier advanced into the singles Round of 16 in their respective categories.
A file photo of India's Lakshya Sen whomoved into the badminton men's singles Round of 16 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Lakshya Sen Also in Action
Let’s look at some badminton action in the meantime as World No 10 Lakshya Sen takes on Smeed Vernon of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the men's singles Round of 32 encounter.
The 21-year-old will be eager to join the likes of PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth and Aakarshi Kashyap, who all advanced into the Round of 16 in their resepctive singles categories.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Long Jumpers Sreeshankar and Muhammed Anees in Action
Indian long jumpers Murali Sreeshankar and Muhammed Anees Yahiya are in action in the men's long jump final.
Sreeshankar had impressed in the qualifiers with a 8.05m jump and topped the board while Muhammed Anees bagged automatic qualification with 7.68m jump.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Sunayna-Anahat Duo Lose in Squash Doubles
The experienced Australian pair of Donna Lobban and Rachael Grinham proved a little too strong for young Indian duo of Sunayna Kuruvilla and Anahat Singh as they lost their squash Round of 16 doubles tie.
The Indian girls struggled for most part of the match, eventually losing 11-4, 11-4. Despite the loss, the young duo got a lot of backing from the crowd throughout the course of their tie.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Sunayna-Anahat Squash Doubles Underway
Besides badminton, squash is also underway with the young Indian pair of Sunayna Kuruvilla and Anahat Singh facing Donna Lobban and Rachael Grinham of Australia in the women’s doubles Round of 16 match.
Sunanya and 14-year-old Anahat had earlier in the day defeated Sri Lanka’s Kuruppu Yeheni and Sinaly Chanithma 11-9, 11-4 in the Round of 32.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Aakarshi Gets Walkover, Wins Round of 32 Tie
Aakarshi Kashyap joined PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth as the third Indian shuttler to advance into the Round of 16 singles after gaining a walkover in her match against Pakistan's Shahzad Mahoor.
An unfortunate ankle injury suffered during the second set forced Mahoor to pull out of the match, thereby handing the young Indian a victory. When the match ended, Aakarshi was leading 22-20, 8-1.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Aakarshi Wins Tight First Set
In a clash between neighbouring countries, India's Aakarshi Kashyap emerged winner in the tightly fought first set against Pakistan's Shahzad Mahoor in the women's Round of 32 singles.
The young Indian shuttler began well, leading 14-9 but lost her way in the middle and surrendered the lead. However, Aakarshi bounced back strong to win the first set 22-20.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Young Shuttler Aakarshi Kashyap in Action
After victories in boxing, hockey and squash, the focus once again shifts to badminton where India’s Aakarshi Kashyap will feature in the women’s singles Round of 32 tie.
The 21-year-old shuttler will face Pakistan’s Sahzad Mahoor. Earlier in the day, ace Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had advanced into the Round of 16 following victories in the women’s and men’s singles events respectively.
However, it was curtains for the mixed doubles pair of Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa as they lost 21-18, 21-16 to England’s Callum Hemming and Jessica Pugh in the Round of 32 tie.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Sagar Wins, 6th Boxing Medal Assured
India's Sagar Ahlawat has emerged victorious in his quarter-final bout against Agnes Keddy Evans of Seychelles in the men's super heavyweight category to assure India of a sixth medal in boxing at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The 22-year-old pugilist from Haryana won 5-0 via unanimous decision to book a berth in the semi-finals. Sagar will next take on Nigeria's Onyekwere Ifeanyi on Saturday in the last-four encounter.
Sagar joins Mohammed Hussamuddin, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Amit Panghal, and Jaismine on the list of Indian boxers who have assured at least a bronze medal.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: India Beat Wales 4-1 to Advance Into Men’s Hockey Semi-final
India finished off their last group match in style, recording a 4-1 win over Wales to advance into the hockey men's semi-finals.
For the Indians, Harmanpreet Singh excelled with a hat-trick while Gurjant SIngh scored the fourth. The Indians were far better than their opponents, who found a consolation goal through Gareth Furlong in the fourth quarter.
Shamsher Singh of India (second right) celebrates after his side scored the second goal during the hockey match against Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Dipika and Saurav Enter Squash Mixed Doubles Quarterfinals
Moving onto squash, India's Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal have advanced into the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles category.
The experienced Indian duo beat Emily Whitlock and Peter Creed of Wales 11-8, 11-4 in the Round of 16 tie to secure themselves of a spot in the quarters.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: India Lead Wales 4-0 in Fourth Quarter
India look in complete control as they lead by four goals against Wales at fourth quarter.
Harmanpreet Singh scored his hat-trick and third goal of the day via a penalty shot in the third quarter, while forward Gurjant Singh made it 4-0 in India's favour just three minutes into the start of fourth quarter.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: India Lead 2-0 After Second Quarter
India are on their way to securing their third victory in men's hockey. At the end of the second quarter against Wales, Reid's men are enjoying a two-goal advantage.
Both goals were scored by Harmanpreet Singh using his immaculate dragflicking skills, while the Welsh players have struggled to retaliate.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Harmanpreet Opens Scoring For India
Wales did well to restrict the Indians to a goalless stalemate in the first quarter, but their defence was eventually breached in the 18th minute.
Vice-captain Harmanpreet Singh found the back of the net with yet another precise freekick to not only open the scoring for his team, but also become the joint-highest goal-scorer at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: India Take on Wales in Men's Hockey
It is time to shift out attention to hockey, where the men's team is taking on Wales in their last group stage match.
Graham Reid’s men started their campaign with a convincing 11-0 win over Ghana, before playing out a 4-4 draw against England. However, with an 8-0 victory against Canada in their last match, they are currently leading the charts in their group.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Mixed Results in Squash
The two squash matches that were running simultaneously have now concluded, and the update is bittersweet for the Indian fans.
The men’s doubles pair of Velavan Senthilkumar and Abhay Singh has managed to beat British Virgin Islands’ Luca Reich and Joe Chapman 11-3, 11-1 to make it to the round of 32, where they will be up against Scotland’s Douglas Kempsell and Alan Clyne on August 5, at 5:15pm IST.
On the contrary, Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Sandhu’s medal hopes have ended after they suffered an 8-11, 9-11 defeat against Australia’s Donna Lobban and Cameron Pilley.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Victory for Jaismine, 5th Boxing Medal Assured
Jaismine Lomboria has won her bout against New Zealand's Troy Garton in the quarter-final of women's lightweight category to assure India's fifth medal in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
The 21-year-old youngster from Bhiwani defeated her opponent 4-1 via split decision to qualify for the semi-finals. In the next round, she will be up against the winner of the bout between Isle of Man’s Jade Burden and England’s Gemma Richardson.
Jaismine joins Mohammed Hussamuddin, Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen and Amit Panghal on the list of Indian pugilists who have assured at least a bronze medal.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Jaismine Lamboria has assured a medal by qualifying for the semi-finals of women's lightweight boxing.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Jaismine Aims to Assure Fifth Boxing Medal
Besides squash, boxing action is also underway, where Jaismine Lamboria is competing to assure India's fifth medal in this sport at Commonwealth Games 2022.
She is up against New Zealand's Troy Garton in the quarter-final of women's lightweight category.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Two More Matches Underway in Squash
While the women's doubles pair did their job efficiently, it is time now for the men's doubles pair and the mixed doubles pair to showcase their mettle.
In the round of 32 match in men’s doubles, Velavan Senthilkumar and Abhay Singh are taking on Luca Reich and Joe Chapman of British Virgin Islands. Besides that, Joshna Chinappa and Harinder Sandhu are taking on Australia’s Donna Lobban and Cameron Pilley in the round of 16 of mixed doubles.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Winning Start for Young Squash Pair
The two young squash players, Anahat Singh and Sunayna Kuruvilla have started their women's doubles Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign with a victory.
The pair has beaten Sri Lanka’s Kuruppu Yeheni and Sinaly Chanithma 11-9, 11-4 to qualify for the round of 16. The dynamic duo will now rtake on Australia’s Donna Lobban and Rachael Grinham at 12:30pm IST.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Anahat-Sunayna Start Doubles Campaign
Badminton action will return later tonight, but we shift our attention to squash now, where the women’s doubles pair of Anahat Singh and Sunayna Kuruvilla is taking on Sri Lanka’s Kuruppu Yeheni and Sinaly Chanithma.
The 14-year-old prodigy, Anahat Singh won her first match in the women’s singles category, before losing out to the world number 19, Emily Whitlock. Sunayna, on the other hand, started her women’s singles campaign with a defeat, but went on to win the plate final.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Defeat for Sumeeth-Ashwini
The mixed doubles pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa has suffered a 21-18, 21-16 defeat against England's Callum Hemming and Jessica Pugh in their round of 32 contest.
It is the end of the road in Commonwealth Games 2022 for this duo, while the men's doubles pair of Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, and the women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand will be in action tomorrow.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Amit Assures Medal
Amit Panghal has added his name to the list of Indian boxers who have assured a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
The 26-year-old pugilist defeated Scotland's Scotland's Lennon Mulligan 5-0 via unanimous decision in men's flyweight category.
Amit will be up against Zambia’s Patrick Chinyemba in his semi-final bout. The contest will take place on August 6 at 3:30pm IST.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Amit Panghal defeated Scotland's Lennon Mulligan in the quarter-final of men's flyweight boxing.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Boxer Amit's Quarter-Final Bout Underway
Boxer Amit Panghal is currently competing in a quarter-final clash in men's flyweight boxing. The 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist is up against Scotland's Lennon Mulligan.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Srikanth Wins
Yet another victory in badminton!
Srikanth Kidambi has advanced to the round of 16 in men’s singles without breaking a sweat, as he got the better of Uganda’s Daniel Wanagaliya quite comfortably. The 27-year-old wins his match 21-9, 21-9.
In the next round, Srikanth will be up against the winner of the game between Malta’s Samuel Cassar and Sri Lanka’s Dumindu Abeywickrama. The match will take place on August 5.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Manju Qualifies for Hammer Throw Final, Sarita Out
Meanwhile, Manju Bala has managed to qualify for the finals of women’s hammer throw. She finished 11th with a first attempt throw of 59.68m.
On the contrary, Sarita Singh is out of medal contention as she has not finished in the top 12. With a best throw of 57.48m, Sarita has finished in the 13th position.
The final will take place on August 6 at 11:30pm IST.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Sarita Singh could not qualify for the finals of women's hammer throw.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Two Simultaneous Matches in Badminton
With PV Sindhu starting her women's singles campaign with a comfortable win, we will now bring you updates from two badminton matches that will take place simultaneously.
In the round of 32 of men's singles, Kidambi Srikanth will be taking on Uganda's Daniel Wanagaliya. Besides that, the pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and Ashwini Ponnappa will be in action against England's Callum Hemming and Jessica Pugh in a mixed doubles round of 32 game.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Hima Das Through to Semi-finals
Indian sprinter Hima Das has qualified for the semi-finals of women's 200m category with great ease. The 22-year-old topped the timing sheet of her round in the heats, registering a timing of 23.42 seconds.
The semi-finals will take place on August 5.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Hima Das finished first in her heat round.
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Commonwealth Games 2022: Hima Das has qualified for the semi-finals of women's 200m sprint.
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Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Defeat in TT
We shift out attention back to table tennis, where Reeth Tennison and Sanil Shetty have lost their first match and have subsequently been knocked out of the medals race.
The mixed doubles put up a commendable fight against Malaysia’s Wong Qi Shen and Tee Ai Xin, but eventually ended up losing 5-11, 10-12, 13-11, 11-8, 8-11.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Victory for PV Sindhu
PV Sindhu has qualified for the round of 16 in women's singles badminton with a thoroughly convincing display in her first match.
The four-time Commonwealth Games medallist handed Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq a 21-4, 21-11 defeat. Her next match will be held on August 5.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Easy Win in Game 1 for Sindhu
PV Sindhu has breezed past her opponent in the first game of her ongoing women's singles round of 32 tie. The 21-year-old shuttler won 21-4 against Maldives' Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Difficult Start For Tennison-Shetty Pair
The mixed doubles table tennis pair of Reeth Tennison and Sanil Shetty have had a difficult start in their round of 64 match. They have lost the first two games against Malaysian opponents Wong Qi Shen and Tee Ai Xin.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: PV Sindhu in Action
After a defeat in the final of the mixed team event, India's ace shuttlers have all shifted focus to their individual events, which will get underway from today.
In the round of 32 tie of women's singles, PV Sindhu will take on Malvides' Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq.
Commonwealth Games Day 7 Live: Day 7 To Start With TT and Hammer Throw
Hello and welcome to our live blog for Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2022. India have won 18 medals so far, and on Thursday, they will have a chance of adding a few more to their tally.
The day will start with two simultaneous events - Sarita Singh will compete in women's hammer throw qualifiers, while Sanil Shetty and Reeth Tennison will be up against Wong Qi Shen and Tee Ai Xin in round of 64 of mixed doubles table tennis.
Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will see the Indian badminton stars start their campaign in individual events, while boxers and athletes will also be in action.
Athletics
Women's Hammer Throw: Qualifying round – Sarita Singh, Manja Bala – 2.30 PM
Women's 200m – Round 1 – Heat 2 – Hima Das – 3.30 PM
Men's Long Jump Final – Muhammed Anees Yahiya, Murali Sreeshankar – 12.12 AM (on Friday)
Badminton
Men's Singles Round of 32: Kidambi Srikanth vs Daniel Wanagaliya (UGA) - 4 PM IST, Lakshya Sen vs Vernon Smeed - 11:30 PM,
Women's Singles Rd of 32: PV Sindhu vs Fathimath Razzaq (MDV) - 3 PM, Aakarshi Kashyap vs Mahoor Shahzad (PAK) - 10 PM
Mixed doubles Round of 32: Sumeeth Reddy/Ashwini Ponnappa vs Callum Hemming/Jessica Pugh (ENG) - 4 PM
Boxing
48kg-51kg flyweight – quarterfinal 2 – Amit Panghal– 4.45 PM
57-60 kg lightweight – quarterfinal 2 – Jasmine Lamboria – 6.15 PM
92kg super heavyweight – quarterfinal 1 – Sagar Ahlawat – 8 PM
63.5-67kg welterweight – quarterfinal 3 – Rohit Tokas – (12.30 AM on Thursday)
Hockey
Men's Pool B - India versus Wales - 6.30 PM
Lawn Bowls
Men's Singles - Mridul Borgohain - 4 PM
Gymnastics
Rhythmic Gymnastics – Bavleen Kaur – Individual Qualification - 4:30 PM
Squash
Women's doubles round of 32 – Sunanya Sara Kuruvilla/ Anahat Singh – 5.30 PM
Men's doubles round of 32 – Velavan Senthilkumar/Abhay Singh – 6 PM
Mixed doubles round of 16 – Dipika Pallikal Karthik/Sourav Ghosal – 7 PM
Mixed doubles round of 16 – Joshana Chinappa/Harinder Pal Singh Sandhu – 11 PM
Women's doubles round of 16 – Joshana Chinappa/ Dipika Pallikal Karthik – 12.20 AM (on Friday)
Table Tennis
Mixed doubles round of 64 - Sanil Shetty/Reeth Tennison - 8.30 PM onwards
Mixed doubles round of 32 - Sathiyan Gnansekaran/Manika Batra - 8.30 PM onwards
Mixed doubles round of 32 - Achantha Sharath Kamal/Sreeja Akula - 8.30 PM onwards
Women's singles round of 32 - Sreeja Akula/ Manika Batra - 8.30 PM onwards
Men's doubles round of 32 - Harmeet Desai/ Sanil Shetty - 8.30 PM onwards
Men's doubles round of 32 - Sharath Kamal/ Sathiyan Gnansekaran - 8.30 pm onwards.
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