Northern Ireland's McKeown and Kelly Claim Gold in Commonwealth Games Bowls

Northern Ireland bowlers Adam McKeown and Gary Kelly achieved victory in the men's pairs at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning gold after a tense tiebreak against England's Nick Brett and Jamie Walker.

The duo started strong, winning the first set 6-2, but the English pair responded by taking the second set 6-2, leading to a deciding tiebreak where McKeown and Kelly triumphed 1-0.

This victory marks Northern Ireland's third gold medal at the Games, following successes in heptathlon and boxing. For Kelly, this gold medal adds to his previous three Commonwealth medals, while McKeown celebrates his second gold, having previously won in the fours event in 2022.