Kelly wins opening game in bowls

By admin — In News — July 23, 2026

   ​Northern Ireland’s Gary Kelly in action at Glasgow Commonwealth Games [Getty Images]Gary Kelly got off to a winning start in the men’s singles. The silver medallist from four years ago dominated the game against Fred Tafatu from Niue Island, winning by two sets to 0 (13-1, 8-3).While the 36 year-old from Ballymoney ran away with the first set, the second was nip and tuck before Kelly sealed the win with a full house of four shots in the seventh and final end.With only the group winner reaching the semi-finals, Kelly’s next game against New Zealand’s Shannon McIlroy on Friday morning will be crucial.McIlroy recorded a big win over Tonga’s Liam Hill.  

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