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Greenslade & Merrien's Medal Hopes Hit as Wales Triumph
30 Jul
Summary
- Guernsey's men's pair lost a dramatic tie-break to Wales.
- The duo remain top of their group despite the defeat.
- They face Malta next in their Commonwealth Games campaign.
Guernsey's men's lawn bowls pair, Jason Greenslade and Ian Merrien, experienced a significant blow to their medal aspirations at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The duo suffered their first defeat of the campaign, losing a dramatic tie-break to Wales' formidable defending champions, Daniel Salmon and Ross Owen.
Despite coming from behind twice to clinch the first set 4-3, the Guernsey pair narrowly lost the second set 5-4. This forced a sudden-death tie-break, where they ultimately conceded the crucial point. Although disappointed, Greenslade and Merrien maintain their position at the top of their group based on shots difference, ahead of their next encounter with Malta.
