Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 Day 7 Highlights: India beat Wales, finish on top of Pool B

Check Live Scores and Updates from Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Thursday (August 4). Check Commonwealth Games 2022 India Schedule for Day 7 and much more.

Amit Panghal. (Source: Twitter)

After yet another action-filled day of Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham which saw India capture more medals in Weightlifting, Squash and Judo, the nation’s contingent will be looking forward to progress well in sports like Athletics, Hockey, Boxing, Table Tennis etc. Action will start with Table Tennis from 2 PM onwards. The mixed doubles round of 64 match between India’s Sanil Shetty and Reeth Tennison and Malaysia will kickstart India’s Day 7.

From 2:30 PM onwards, India’s athletics contingent will resume their campaign. Sarita Romit Singh and Manju Bala will be participating in the Group A qualification round of Hammer Throw.

INDIA AT @birminghamcg22

DAY 7 SCHEDULE#EkIndiaTeamIndia #WeAreTeamIndia pic.twitter.com/D6aDbHb00P — Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 4, 2022

After winning silver with badminton mixed team, PV Sindhu will be gunning for gold in the singles campaign. The two-time Olympic medallist will start her singles run with a Round of 32 clash against Fathimath Nabaaha of Maldives from 3pm.

Check all Live Scores and Updates from Day 7 of Commonwealth Games 2022 here.

04 August 2022

23:35 IST

That's that from us from Day 7, see you again tomorrow with our coverage of CWG 2022.  

Good news to finish with: England have beaten Canada 11-2 in men's hockey. That means India tops the pool B and avoids Australia in the semis.

22:00 IST

TT at CWG: Sreeja, Manika enter women's singles pre-quarters

Reigning national champion Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra entered the women's singles prequarterfinals with contrasting wins in the table tennis event of the Commonwealth Games on Thursday. Sreeja beat Malaysia's Karen Lyne 12-10, 12-10, 4-11, 11-8, 11-8 in a round of 32 contest.

21:52 IST

Ghosal-Pallikal power into mixed doubles quarterfinals

Top seeds Dipika Pallikal and Saurav Ghosal sailed into the mixed doubles quarterfinals with a clinical 11-8, 11-4 win over the Wales pair of Emily Whitlock and Pater Creed at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.

21:48 IST

Men's hockey!

Many late goals in that quarter. England lead 7-1 at the end of Q3. The hosts need 8 goals in Q4 without conceding, have taken their goalkeeper off against 10-men Canada.

21:41 IST

The moment that saw cards for both. __ pic.twitter.com/hqIgOaaM19

— England Hockey (@EnglandHockey) August 4, 2022

21:40 IST

Arjun Waskale's time of 1:49.83 mins (PB) is good enough for the third non-automatic qualifying spot in the men's 800m SF at #WACali22 ..

Many congratulations to Arjun.. __ https://t.co/1VkspbJ5RE

— Vishank Razdan (@VishankRazdan) August 4, 2022

20:35 IST

Not all friends playing in England vs Canada men's hockey match!

Thanks to @JaspreetSSahni for showing me a new sport that combines Hockey and Wrestling pic.twitter.com/UiRopSLNfQ

— Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) August 4, 2022

20:30 IST

CWG | Squash: V Senthilkumar & Abhay Singh are through to Pre-QF of Men's Doubles with 2-0 win in 1st round. #CWG2022India #CWG22

— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) August 4, 2022

20:24 IST

The record for most goals scored by a top goal scorer at the Commonwealth Games is held by South Africa's Greg Nicol (Current New Zealand men's team coach) - 14 Goals - can Harmanpreet break his record?

— Hockey Passion (@HockeyPassion4) August 4, 2022

20:22 IST

BHAVINA, SONAL & RAJ INTO SEMIS

Paralympians Bhavina Patel & Sonal Patel who already their SF spots yesterday, ended the group stage with a win. Raj Aravindan triumphed in a must win game v Bullen

Of the Para TT contingent, Only Suhana Ravi missed Semis spot! pic.twitter.com/AlFoFsbEGA

— SPORTS ARENA (@SportsArena1234) August 4, 2022

20:21 IST

One more medal for India in Boxing, an assured one. Colour could be changed later! 

#B2022, Boxing: Sagar Ahlawat looks like a beast of a boxer.. He packs a real punch when he is in the ring..
Wins by UD in his QF bout against Agnes of Seychelles to confirm yet another boxing medal for India at the 2022 CWG..
Well done Sagar..

— Vishank Razdan (@VishankRazdan) August 4, 2022

19:52 IST

India beat Wales in Men's hockey!

Third win for India in CWG 2022, team enters the semis. 3 goals by Harmanpreet Singh and 1 by Gurjant. 

19:45 IST

India make it 4-0 vs Wales

Gurjant scored but the referee denied it, calling it a dangerous play. India used their referral and the video umpire overturned the decision made on turf and goal for India. 

India 4-0 Wales

19:39 IST

Landmark feat by Harmanpreet Singh: By adding 3 goals (vs Wales) today to his 6, he becomes the highest scoring Individual Indian player in the history of CWG games. Till now it was 7 by Sandeep Singh (2006).

— stick2hockey.com (@indianhockey) August 4, 2022

19:34 IST

GOALLL!

Harmanpreet does it again, a hat-trick of goals vs Wales as he helps India take a dominant 3-0 lead in this game. 

India 3-0 Wales

19:14 IST

Men's hockey - Q3 underway as India lead 2-0 vs Wales. Harmanpeet the hero again in 1st half

#CWG22 Updates:-
Indian men's hockey team lead 2-0 against Wales in halftime.
Harmanpreet Singh scored both goals on Penalty shoot out.

Now he leading Scorer in the CWG
with 8 goals. #CommonwealthGames2022 #Birmingham2022 #hockey pic.twitter.com/zLdvQviTDJ

— Surinder (@navsurani) August 4, 2022

19:02 IST

Men's hockey

Courtesy the brilliant Harmanpreet Singh and his two PC conversions, India have 2-0 lead over Wales at Half-time. 

Wales need to up their game in 2nd half!

18:51 IST

India take lead in men's hockey

PC for India and Harmanpreet it is yet again, converts it for his 7th goal in CWG 2022. What a goal!

But he does not take long to get one more PC and converts it again for his 8th goal, simply brilliant from the expert drag flicker. 

India 2-0 Wales

18:39 IST

Men's hockey!

Well, India being controlled here. Wales playing with a strong defence. Amit Rohidas injured his finger and hope he is alright. End of Q1 and no team has scored so far. Sreejesh with a brilliant effort as Wales had a close chance there. 

India 0-0 Wales 

18:36 IST

.@BoxerJaismine ASSURES 5__th MEDAL! __

A valiant effort from the __ pugilist to book her berth in the semis of the #CommonwealthGames2022.

Kudos on the win! ___@AjaySingh_SG | @debojo_m @birminghamcg22 #Commonwealthgames#B2022#PunchMeinHainDum 2.0#birmingham22 pic.twitter.com/FKQKX17p2W

— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) August 4, 2022

18:30 IST

Andddddd more medal for India!

Jaismine secures a bronze with her quarter-final win in Lightweight cateogry vs Troy Garton. She wins by split decision and moves to the semis. 

18:23 IST

Squash: Sunayna-Anahat pair reaches round of 16 in women's doubles

Youngsters Sunayna Kuruvilla and Anahat Singh entered the pre-quarterfinals of the women's doubles event in squash at CWG 2022. Sunayna and the 14-year-old Anahat made short work of Yeheni Kuruppu and Chanithma Sinaly 11-9, 11-4 in straight games in their opening match. The other Indian pair in the fray are seasoned pair of Joshna Chinnappa and Dipika Pallikal, who will play their round of 16 match later in the day.

18:07 IST

Jaismine is in action now

High hopes from Jaismine who is in action in 60kg boxing women's quarter-finals vs Garton Troy. A win will secure at least a bronze for her. 

17:48 IST

Gearing Up for the QF ___@BoxerJaismine __ all set for Quarterfinals __

Let's #Cheer4India__#IndiaTaiyaarHai#India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/sapxw0uyBU

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 4, 2022

17:20 IST

Coming up next!

Jaismine of India in action in 60kg boxing women's quarter-finals vs Garton Troy. 

India men's hockey team take on Wales at 6.30 pm IST

16:59 IST

Disappointment in badminton

_ for __ @P9Ashwini/@buss_reddy puts up a spirited display but unfortunately succumbs to the _______ duo.

Tough luck champs! @himantabiswa | @sanjay091968 #Commonwealthgames #B2022 #CWG2022 #Badminton @birminghamcg22 pic.twitter.com/1MzQyMhs0b

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) August 4, 2022

16:46 IST

Amit Panghal adds one more medal to tally!

Indian boxer wins his flyweight quarter-final against the Scottish boxer and enters the semis. He has assured a medal for India.   

16:38 IST

Good start for Kidambi Srikanth!

#CommonwealthGames2022: @srikidambi prevails with a comfortable win of 21-9, 21-9 against Uganda's Daniel Wanagaliya. @ddsportschannel@Media_SAI#Cheer4India __#India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/KF8UhVqO57

— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 4, 2022

16:34 IST

Boxing!

Amit Panghal to be in action soon vs men's flyweight quarterfinal vs Mulligan (SCO). Match starts at 4.45 pm IST. If he wins, he will secure a medal for India. 

15:58 IST

Para table tennis: 

Great start for Bhavina Patel as she wins in straight games to reach the semifinals, but defeat for another Indian in the competiton Baby Sahana Ravi.

15:52 IST

In case you missed it, Sindhu has moved to Round of 16 in women's singles easily!

A _ and dominant display from @Pvsindhu1 to take home the match against __ in straight games.

Amazing win, champ! __@himantabiswa | @sanjay091968 #Commonwealthgames #B2022 #CWG2022 #Badminton @birminghamcg22 pic.twitter.com/SlSK71U656

— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) August 4, 2022

15:31 IST

Table tennis, mixed doubles R64: 

India's Reeth Tennison and Sanil Shetty lose to Malaysians. They mounted a spirited fightback after losing the first two games, but the Malaysians regrouped themselves to clinch the decider.

15:18 IST

Sindhu wins!

PV Sindhu does it in just 21 minutes, beats Maldives' Fatimath Nabaaha 21-4, 19-9 to qualify for Round of 16 match. A cakewalk really as the opponent was no match to her.  

15:14 IST

Sindhu wins first game

PV Sindhu off to a brilliant start in the first game in Round of 32 clash vs Maldivers Fatimath Nabaaha. Finishes the 1st game in quick time, wins it 21-4.

15:13 IST

Athletics, women’s 200m Heat 2 Update: 

Hima Das makes it 200m semi-finals with timing of 23.42s. She started off the blocks slowly but has done well at the end. 

15:05 IST

Badminton, women's singles!

Sindhu is running away with the first game as Maldives shutter has no answer for her brilliance. Leads 11-2 at the break. 

14:57 IST

PV Sindhu time!

The two-time Olympic medallist meets Fathimath Nabaaha ABDUL RAZZAQ of Maldives in Round of 32 clash. Both players have arrived on the court and will start warming up. 

14:27 IST

Day 7 Updates: TT mixed doubles action

India table tennis mixed doubles pair of Sanil Shetty and Reeth Tennison will play their mixed doubles round of 64 match. 

#TableTennis team is ready for their event today at #CommonwealthGames2022

All the best

Let's #Cheer4India #IndiaTaiyaarHai #India4CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/QEGggxJLHp

— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) August 4, 2022

14:23 IST

Murali Sreeshankar guns for GOLD: India Day 7 Schedule

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will be aiming for gold in the final tonight. Check India's full schedule on Day 7 here. 

CWG: There will be 2 Indian athletes in FINAL of Men's Long Jump
Muhammed Yahiya joins compatriot Murali Sreeshankar to qualify for Final after finishing 8th in Qualification with 7.68m.
Final tomorrow at 0012 hrs IST #CWG2022 #CWG2022India pic.twitter.com/1vArwhloWF

— India_AllSports (@India_AllSports) August 2, 2022

14:18 IST

India on 7th place in medal tally

India have managed 18 medals after Day 6 of CWG 2022. Check India's position in medal's tally here.

! @TejaswinShankar wins #TeamIndia's first athletics medal at @birminghamcg22 with bronze in the men's high jump #B2022 | #EkIndiaTeamIndia | @ghosh_annesha pic.twitter.com/Bvo4hRCKjM

— Team India (@WeAreTeamIndia) August 3, 2022

14:18 IST

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