Daphne Arthur-Almond Secures Straight-Sets Victory Over Cook Islands

Daphne Arthur-Almond claimed a 2–0 victory for the Falkland Islands against the Cook Islands’ Emily Jim in the Women’s Singles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Arthur-Almond recovered from an early deficit in the opening set, scoring nine shots to take it 9–5.

The second set remained close throughout, but the Falklands bowler held on to win 5–4 and complete the straight-sets victory in Section A.

Match Details

  • Competition: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
  • Sport: Bowls
  • Event: Women’s Singles – Section A
  • Match: Daphne Arthur-Almond (Falkland Islands) vs Emily Jim (Cook Islands)
  • Date: 29 July 2026
  • Venue: SEC Hall 3, Glasgow

With thanks to Commonwealth Sport for providing the match footage and the Falkland Islands National Sports Council for supporting FITV’s Commonwealth Games coverage.

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