Commonwealth Games 2026: India's full schedule, dates and events
India is sending 125 athletes to compete in 13 disciplines at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Key medal hopefuls include Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra in athletics and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu.
Why it matters
The Commonwealth Games are a major international sporting event, and India's performance is a significant indicator of its global sporting development.
A total of 125 Indian athletes will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. The squad includes 77 male and 48 female athletes across sports disciplines, including para sports.India will be represented across 13 disciplines - eight able-bodied sports and five para-sports - with hopes of adding to its rich Commonwealth Games medal tally. India's events at Glasgow 2026Indian athletes will compete in athletics, boxing, weightlifting, judo, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, bowls and swimming.The country's para-athletes will take part in para-athletics, 3x3 wheelchair basketball, para-powerlifting, para-swimming and para-track cycling.Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu lead India's medal hopesOlympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra will be one of India's biggest medal hopes in athletics.The track and field events will be held from July 27 to August 1 at Scotstoun Stadium.
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