India began its medal winning spree in the 19th Commonwealth games, bagging a silver and a bronze in the 48 kg women weightlifting. Starting as favorite to win the gold in the event, India's Soniya Chanu managed the second place to bag the silver while Compatriot Sandhya Rani Devi Atom won the bronze.Nigerian A.N.Nwakolo won the first gold medal of the games, with a stunning performance. In the badminton team events India blanked Kenya 5-0.