On Day 2 (July 24) of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj competed in the 50m Freestyle event — India's best hope for a swimming medal. India's gymnastics contingent began qualification rounds while powerlifters and lawn bowlers (Pinki Singh, Rupa Rani Tirkey) also competed. India had already guaranteed a bronze medal through Lovlina Borgohain (Women's Boxing 75kg, Day 1 bye to SF). India is targeting a top-5 finish overall at CWG 2026. The official CWG 2026 Glasgow mascot is 'Finnie' — based on the Loch Ness Monster, also called 'Nessie.'
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CWG 2026 Glasgow Day 2: Srihari Nataraj in Swimming Action; India Eyes Multiple Medals in Gymnastics, Weightlifting and Lawn Bowls
Key Points
- On Day 2 (July 24) of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj competed in the 50m Freestyle event — India's best hope for a swimming medal
- India's gymnastics contingent began qualification rounds while powerlifters and lawn bowlers (Pinki Singh, Rupa Rani Tirkey) also competed
- India had already guaranteed a bronze medal through Lovlina Borgohain (Women's Boxing 75kg, Day 1 bye to SF)
- India is targeting a top-5 finish overall at CWG 2026
- The official CWG 2026 Glasgow mascot is 'Finnie' — based on the Loch Ness Monster, also called 'Nessie.'
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• CWG 2026 Glasgow Day 2 (July 24): Srihari Nataraj (50m freestyle), gymnastics qualification, lawn bowls • India: Lovlina Borgohain bronze guaranteed; targeting top-5 in overall medal standings • CWG 2026 mascot: 'Finnie' — based on the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie) of Scotland • India lawn bowls: Pinki Singh + Rupa Rani Tirkey (women's pairs); Putul Sonowal (men's singles)
