The Indian women's cricket team suffered a 3-wicket defeat to Australia in their first match at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Indian women's hockey team started their campaign with a 5-0 victory over Ghana.
The Indian Mixed Badminton Team trumped Pakistan 5-0 in their Group A opener.
Squash prodigy Anahat Singh defeated Jada Ross 3-0.
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Commonwealth Games Live, Day 1: Anahat Crosses First CWG Hurdle With Incredible Ease
While she looked confident from the beginning, Anahat Singh became more and more lethal with each passing game, and here in the third game, she has not given her opposition any chance to retaliate. The youngster wins this game 11-0 to start her Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign with a comprehensive victory.
Commonwealth Games Live, Day 1: Anahat Makes It 2-0 in No Time
In the blink of an eye, Anahat has doubled her lead as her opponent is finding the 14-year-old a bit too tricky to deal with. The second game ends 11-2 in Anahat’s favour.
Commonwealth Games Live, Day 1: Anahat Wins Game 1
Anahat is looking incredibly confident and has already secured a lead. Jada Ross could not offer much of a fight as the Indian player sealed the first game 11-5.
Commonwealth Games Live, Day 1: Anahat Singh in Action Against Jada Ross
The youngest member of the Indian contingent, 14-year-old squash player Anahat Singh is now in action. She is competing in a round of 64 clash against Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Jada Ross.