India began its Commonwealth Games campaign on a positive note as boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured at least a bronze medal after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semi-finals.
The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist will now compete for a place in the final, with a victory guaranteeing her a shot at the gold medal.
India also opened its medal tally through para-powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who claimed the bronze medal in the men's heavyweight event, becoming the country's first medallist of the Games.
In boxing, Jadumani Singh made an impressive start to his campaign by defeating his opponent in the opening round to advance to the men's 55kg round of 16.
The early performances have given India a strong start, with one medal already secured in para-powerlifting and another guaranteed in boxing through Lovlina's semi-final berth.
