Tolchard targets historic first gold in bowls final

Tolchard targets historic first gold in bowls final

Sam Tolchard is one step away from a historic first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games after reaching the men's singles bowls final.

England's Tolchard beat Northern Ireland's Gary Kelly 2-0 in the semi-final and will face Malaysia's Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple in the gold medal match on Tuesday morning.

Tolchard, a 35-year-old electrician from Torquay, is competing in his fifth Games and has previously secured bronze and silver medals for England. His experience and skill will be crucial as he aims to claim his first gold.

The Torquay bowler has a strong record in bowls, and his progress to the final is a testament to his dedication and hard work. Now, he faces a tough opponent in Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple.

The men's singles bowls final will be a closely contested match, with both players vying for the top spot on the podium. England's fans will be cheering on Tolchard as he bids to bring home his first gold medal.

It will also be England against Malaysia in the women's pairs final after Amy Pharaoh and Sian Honnor beat Wales on a tie-break in their semi-final.

The women's pairs competition has been fiercely contested, with several top teams eliminated in the earlier rounds. However, England's Pharaoh and Honnor have shown great form, and they will be looking to repeat their success in the final.

Meanwhile, England will face Scotland in the Para-bowls mixed pairs B2-B3 final following a 2-0 win over Wales in the semi-finals.

The Para-bowls competition has been an exciting aspect of the Games, with many top para-athletes competing for medals. England's team will be looking to make a strong impact in the final against Scotland.

Both the men's singles bowls final and the women's pairs final will take place on Tuesday morning, with the Para-bowls mixed pairs B2-B3 final also on the schedule.

The Commonwealth Games have been a resounding success, with many exciting matches and competitions taking place throughout the tournament. The final day of competition promises to be just as thrilling, with several top teams vying for medals.


Source: Yahoo Sports