CWG 2022 Live, Day 11: Three Gold Medals in Badminton, Sharath Wins TT Gold
CWG 2022: Latest updates of Indian athletes from Day 11 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Live Updates from Day 11 of the Commonwealth Games 2022, where India won five gold medals.
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India won four gold medals in Day 11 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Badminton stars PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won gold medals in women's and men's singles respectively.
The men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty-Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy also won the gold medal.
The Indian men's hockey team won the silver medal after a defeat against Australia in the final.
Sharath Kamal Achanta secured gold medal in men's singles table tennis, while Sathiyan Gnanasekaran bagged bronze.
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The Indian contingent has enjoyed a good ten days in Birmingham. Despite shooting not being a part of the competition anymore, India have managed to win 55 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022, and while it will not be possible to equal last season's tally of 66, India could still win six medals on the last day to finish with 61 medals.
Here's India's schedule on Day 11 of the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Badminton (Gold Medal Matches)
1:20pm: Women’s Singles Finals – PV Sindhu
2:10pm: Men’s Singles Finals – Lakshya Sen
3pm: Men’s Doubles Finals - Chirag/Satwik
Table Tennis
3:35pm: Men's Bronze Medal Match - G Sathiyan
4:25pm: Men's Gold Medal Match - Achanta Sharath Kamal
Hockey (Gold Medal Match)
5pm – India vs Australia
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: First Up – PV Sindhu’s Gold Medal Match
The last day of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will kick-off with the gold medal contest in women's singles badminton.
Four-time Commonwealth Games medallist, PV Sindhu will be looking to add a fifth to her tally as she takes on Canada's Michelle Li. The job, however, will be far from easy, as Li is an experienced player who has won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games previously.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sindhu Wins Game 1
PV Sindhu has won the first game of her ongoing women's singles gold medal tie against Michelle Li.
As expected, Li did cause the Indian ace shuttler a few problems, but Sindhu managed to overcome those to secure a 21-15 victory in the first game.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sindhu Wins Gold
PV Sindhu has won the gold medal!
The women's singles gold medal contest between the Indian ace shuttler and Canada's Michelle Li proved to be a visual treat for every badminton fan, as both players were seen at their best, giving their all to secure a gold medal.
However, there can be only one winner, and it is PV Sindhu. After winning the first game 21-15, she secured a 21-13 win in the second game to secure fifth medal at the Commonwealth Games.
With her achievement, Sindhu has taken India's medal tally to 56, while this is India's fourth badminton medal at the Birmingham Games after the mixed team, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair and Kidambi Srikanth won medals previously.
Commonwealth Games 2022: PV Sindhu has won the gold medal in women's singles badminton.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Lakshya Sen to Feature Next
After PV Sindhu, it is now Lakshya Sen's turn to try another gold medal triumph in badminton.
The 20-year-old youngster will be up against Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong, who might be ranked lower than Sen, but did incredibly well to beat another Indian badminton player in Kidambi Srikanth in the semi-finals.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Tough Battle in Game 1
It will be difficult to pick a favourite from what we have seen so far in the contest between Lakshya Sen and Ng Tze Yong, as both shuttlers are trying all they can to bring their absolute best on the court, with very little to separate the two.
Currently, it is the Malaysian who enjoys a slight upper hand.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Defeat in Game 1 For Lakshya
Lakshya Sen has lost the first game against Ng Tze Yong.
The Almora-born shuttler was once trailing 18-15, and it seemed a defeat was imminent. He did well to restore parity from that position, but the Malaysian was able to make a comeback and secure a 21-19 win.
Lakshya is now faced with a do-or-die situation, as a defeat in the second game will end his hopes of winning the gold medal.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan Plays For Bronze in TT
Besides badminton, table tennis action is also currently underway.
Sharath Kamal Achanta will be fighting for a gold medal in men's singles very soon, but before that, it is time for his men's doubles partner, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran to compete in a bronze medal game.
The 29-year-old is taking on England's Paul Drinkhall.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan in Lead
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has taken the first step towards the bronze medal in men's singles table tennis, having won the first game.
Fending off what was a commendable effort from local favourite Paul Drinkhall, the Indian paddler secured an 11-9 win in the first game.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan Makes it 2-0
A bronze medal in table tennis might not be too far away, as Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has extended his lead in the ongoing men's singles match.
After battling hard for an 11-9 win in the first game, the second game proved to be a cakewalk as England's Paul Drinkhall could not pose a challenge.
Gnanasekaran won the game 11-3 and is now inches away from winning his fifth Commonwealth Games medal.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Lakshya Draws Level
Lakshya Sen was seen at his absolute best in the second game of the men's singles contest.
After losing the first match 21-19 against Ng Tze Yong he was once trailing 8-6 in the second game. However, what followed was the 20-year-old being at the peak of his powers, as he handed the Malaysian a 21-9 defeat.
The gold medal match is currently tied at 1-1.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan One Step Away From Bronze
The two matches involving Indians currently underway are pretty contrasting in nature. The gold medal game in badminton is proving to be a thrilling affair, but in the bronze medal game in table tennis, Sathiyan is inching closer towards what will be a pretty comfortable victory.
Having won the first two games, Sathiyan has now made it 3-0 against Paul Drinkhall by winning the third game 11-5.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Lakshya in the Lead in Game 3
Meanwhile, in the men's singles badminton final, Lakshya Sen currently has the upper hand against Ng Tze Yong.
After winning the second game to restore parity in the match, he is leading the third game 11-7.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan Loses Fourth Game
Could there be a late twist in the bronze medal game in men's singles table tennis?
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran was racing towards victory, having won the first three games. However, Paul Drinkhall managed to reduce the deficit by winning the fourth game 11-8.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Gold For Lakshya Sen
Lakshya Sen has won the gold medal in men's singles badminton!
The 20-year-old displayed exemplary character and temperament to pull off a fantastic comeback, after losing the first game 19-21.
The second game saw Lakshya securing a 21-9 win, while in the last game, he defeated Malaysia's Ng Tze Yong to secure a 21-16 win, and subsequently, the gold medal.
This is Lakshya's first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, having won the silver medal with the mixed team on August 2. India's medal tally has now risen to 57.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Lakshya Sen has won the gold medal in men's singles badminton.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Lakshya Sen defeated Malaysia Ng Tze Yong.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan's Lead Diminishes
Meanwhile, we are witnessing another brilliant comeback in the bronze medal contest of men's singles table tennis, but this one is working against India.
After winning the first three games, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has lost the next couple of games against England's Paul Drinkhall. Sathiyan still enjoys a 3-2 lead, but he now needs to be clinical in the sixth game.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Men's Hockey Team Faces Australia
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen have helped India reach the 20-figure mark in terms of gold medals won at the Commonwealth Games 2022. Now, it is the men's hockey team's turn to make it 21, as they face Australia in the final match.
The Indian men's hockey team has never won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games - something they would dearly want to change this time around. Vivek Sagar Prasad will not be available to play this game owing to a minor knee injury.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sathiyan Bags Bronze
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has won the bronze medal in men's singles table tennis!
His game against England's Paul Drinkhall was a tale of two halves. The 29-year-old had a fantastic start, winning the first three games.
However, just as when it seemed Sathiyan will walk away with a 4-0 win, Paul pulled things back by winning three games in a row. However, it was the Indian paddler who had the last laugh, as the match ended 11-9, 11-3, 11-5, 8-11, 9-11, 10-12, 11-9 in his favour.
Sathiyan becomes India's 58th medallist, and 23rd bronze medallist, at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has won the bronze medal in men's singles table tennis.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: India Trail in Men's Hockey Final
The Australian men's hockey team has managed to take the lead in the ongoing gold medal contest against India.
Colin Batch's team has had the better start in this game. After not utilizing a few gilt-edged chances early on, the Aussies finally scored in the 9th minute through striker Blake Govers.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Australia Double Their Advantage
The Australian forwards are running rings around the Indian defence, and so far, Graham Reid's boys have been unable to hold fort against the Aussies.
The six-time Commonwealth Games gold medal winning team could make it seven very soon, as they have doubled their advantage against India. The second goal was scored by young forward Nathan Ephraums in the 14th minute.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sharath Loses Game 1
Meanwhile, in table tennis, Sharath Kamal Achanta is currently taking on England's Liam Pitchford in the gold medal contest of men's singles.
The veteran, who has already won two medals at the Birmingham Games, has not had a good start to his game, with the Englishman winning the first game 13-11.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Chirag-Satwik Secure Lead
In India's last badminton fixture at the Commonwealth Games 2022, Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy are taking on England's Ben Lane and Sean Vendy in the final of men's doubles.
The Thomas Cup fame pair has taken a 1-0 lead in the match, having won the first game 21-15.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: More Trouble in Men's Hockey Final
The situation turned from bad to worse for India in the second quarter of the men's hockey final against Australia.
Having conceded two goals in the first quarter, the men in blue needed to get on the scoresheet, but they instead have let in another goal. Forward Jacob Anderson scored from a penalty corner in the 22nd minute to make it 3-0 for the Aussies.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Australia Make it 5-0
The Indian defence is falling apart like a house of cards in the men's hockey final.
After Jacob Anderson made it 3-0, the Aussies scored two goals in only three minutes to make it 5-0, as India are now staring at what will be a humbling defeat.
Veteran striker Thomas Wickham scored the fourth goal in the 26th minute, while in the 28th minute, Anderson got into the act once again.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sharath Claims Lead
Sharath Kamal Achanta is putting up an impressive show in his men's singles table tennis final match against Liam Pitchford.
After losing the first game 11-13, the 40-year-old paddler secured 11-7 and 11-2 wins in the next two games to claim a 2-1 lead.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Chirag-Satwik Pair Wins Gold
Yet another gold medal in badminton!
The men's doubles pair of Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy have won the final contest to win India's third badminton gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. They defeated England's Sean Vendy and Ben Lane 21-15, 21-13.
This was the fourth Commonwealth Games medal for both Chirag and Satwik.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Chirag Shetty and Satwik Sairaj Rankireddy have won the gold medal in men's doubles badminton.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Sharath Kamal Wins Gold
The 'Benjamin Button' of table tennis, Sharath Kamal Achanta has won the gold medal in men's singles by beating England's Liam Pitchford.
Sharath lost the first game, but since then, it was all about the 40-year-old. He eventually secured an 11-13, 11-7, 11-2, 11-6, 11-8 victory to win his fourth medal at Birmingham, and 13th medal at the Commonwealth Games.
After Sharath's victory, India's medal tally has now risen to 60.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Sharath Kamal won the gold medal in men's singles table tennis.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: Australia Piles on India's Agony
The Indians never seemed like making a comeback in the ongoing men's hockey final, and instead, Australia have scored two more goals to make the scoreline 7-0.
Nathan Ephraums scored his second, and his team's sixth goal in the 42nd minute, while the seventh goal was scored by Flynn Ogilvie only four minutes later.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: India Win Silver After Defeat in Final
The final certainly did not go according to plans, but the Indian men's hockey team will secure a silver medal to take India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2022 to 61.
Graham Reid's side came into the final with high hopes, having won four and drawn one game in this competition. However, the Aussies proved to be too clinical and lethal a team for the Indians to contain.
The boys in blue lost 7-0 in the final. Nathan Ephraums and Jacob Anderson scored a brace, while Blake Govers, Thomas Wickham and Flynn Ogilvie got one goal apiece.
This is India's third silver medal in men's hockey at the Commonwealth Games - after 2010 and 2014.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian men's hockey team lose gold medal match 0-7 to Australia, finish with a silver.
Commonwealth Games Day 11 Live: India End Campaign With 61 Medals
It is a wrap!
India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2022 officially comes to an end, with 61 medals to boast of. While the figure is five short of last edition's tally of 66, the Indian contingent can certainly be satisfied with the number, given that shooting was not a part of the roster at Birmingham.
As many would have expected, the wrestlers and weightlifters did an exemplary job to bag medals aplenty, while there were a few surprising medal winners in athletics as well.
Avinash Sable ended Kenya's dominance to win a silver medal in men's 3000m steeplechase, while Annu Rani became the first Indian woman to win a Commonwealth Games medal in women's javelin throw.
India's badminton and table tennis stars also did a commendable job in this competition. Shuttler Lakshya Sen won his first Commonwealth Games gold medal at only 20 years of age, while at 40, paddler Sharath Kamal Achanta added clinched more medals to take his total tally at Commonwealth Games to 13.
There were, however, a few heartbreaks as well. Both the Indian men's and women's hockey team could not win the gold medal, while the women's cricket team also came agonizingly close to winning the ultimate prize.
The last eleven days had everything that an event like the Commonwealth Games should have – thrill and excitement, highs and lows, ecstasy and agony.
Thank you for joining us on the live blog over the past eleven days as we now take your leave.