Australia gets first win with Glasgow asleep and the Games yet to open
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ABC News reports that Australia's first Commonwealth Games victory came in lawn bowls—and before the opening ceremony, when Glasgow was still asleep. The bowlers got an early start in an extra session, registering a win before the official Games launch.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-23/bowls-kicks-off-20...
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