India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 schedule for July 23 will feature two lawn bowls matches, marking the opening events for the Indian contingent at the Glasgow edition.The two fixtures will take place before the official start of the Games, with the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony scheduled later in the day. Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will represent India at the ceremony as the flag bearer and baton bearer, respectively.Putul Sonowal Faces Tough Bowls ChallengeIn the men’s singles bowls event, India’s Putul Sonowal will begin his campaign against Canada’s Ryan Bester at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC). Sonowal, currently ranked 21st in the world, will face a challenging opponent in Bester.Women’s Pairs Team Begins CampaignEarlier on Thursday, India’s women’s pairs team featuring Pinki Singh (skip) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (lead) will start their sectional-play campaign against Malta’s Connie Rixon and Rebecca Rixon.Commonwealth Games 2026 India Schedule Today: July 23All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST)Lawn BowlsWomen’s Pairs Sectional PlayPinki Singh & Rupa Rani Tirkey (India) vs Connie Rixon & Rebecca Rixon (Malta)Time: 4:50 PM ISTMen’s Singles Sectional PlayPutul Sonowal (India) vs Ryan Bester (Canada)Time: 6:15 PM ISTCommonwealth Games 2026 India Medal TallyThe Commonwealth Games 2026 India medal tally will be updated as soon as the results of each event are announced.Commonwealth Games 2026 Broadcast and Streaming DetailsTV ChannelsThe Commonwealth Games 2026 will be telecast live in India on the Sony Sports Network channels. Fans can also watch the events on DD Sports.Live StreamingViewers can stream the Commonwealth Games 2026 live online through the SonyLIV app and website.