Commonwealth Games 2026: India's Complete Schedule, Star Athletes, Medal Events and Timings

India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gets underway on July 23 in Glasgow, with a 126-member contingent aiming for a strong performance despite a reduced competition programme.

The Games, running over 11 days, feature a streamlined format with 10 sports across four venues. While traditional medal-rich disciplines such as wrestling, shooting, badminton and hockey are absent this year, India will still rely on several Olympic and world-level athletes to lead its medal challenge.

Officials are optimistic that the Indian contingent can return home with around 30 medals, making every medal event crucial.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India Match Timings (IST)

Indian fans can follow the action during two major competition windows:

• Afternoon Session: Approximately 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM IST, featuring qualification rounds, heats and preliminary matches.
• Evening Session: Generally 8:30 PM onwards, with several medal events continuing until after midnight.

India's Biggest Medal Contenders

Several of India's leading athletes are expected to headline the campaign, including:

• Neeraj Chopra – Men's Javelin Throw
• Mirabai Chanu – Women's 49kg Weightlifting
• Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing
• Murali Sreeshankar – Long Jump
• Tejaswin Shankar – Decathlon
• Parul Choudhary – Athletics
• Bindyarani Devi – Weightlifting
• Gurindervir Singh – Athletics
• Srihari Natraj – Swimming

Key Medal Dates for India

July 24

• Gymnastics Men's Team Final
• Para Powerlifting Finals
• Boxing Round 1
• Swimming and Lawn Bowls

July 25

• Women's Gymnastics Team Final
• Lovlina Borgohain begins boxing campaign
• Swimming Finals
• 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball

July 26

• Mirabai Chanu competes in the Women's 49kg Final
• Multiple Weightlifting Medal Events
• Gymnastics Individual Finals

July 27

• Athletics begins
• Murali Sreeshankar in Long Jump Qualifiers
• Gurindervir Singh in 100m
• Several Para Athletics Medal Events

July 28

• Gulveer Singh in Men's 10,000m Final
• Women's 69kg Weightlifting Final
• Boxing Quarterfinals
• Gymnastics Apparatus Finals

July 29

• Murali Sreeshankar Long Jump Final (subject to qualification)
• Parul Choudhary in 3000m Steeplechase Final
• Multiple Weightlifting Medal Events
• Swimming Finals

July 30

• Neeraj Chopra begins Javelin Throw campaign with qualifiers
• Tejaswin Shankar starts Decathlon
• Shot Put and Discus Medal Events

July 31

• Neeraj Chopra Men's Javelin Final (subject to qualification)
• Tejaswin Shankar concludes Decathlon
• Boxing Semifinals
• Judo Medal Rounds

August 1

• Mixed 4x400m Relay Final
• Priyanka Goswami in 10km Race Walk
• Boxing Finals
• Judo Medal Events

August 2

• Lawn Bowls Medal Matches
• Judo Medal Events
• Track Cycling Finals

India Eyes Strong Finish in Glasgow

Although the Glasgow edition features fewer sports than previous Commonwealth Games, India enters the competition with a balanced squad across athletics, boxing, weightlifting, gymnastics, swimming, para sports, judo, lawn bowls and cycling.

With several Olympic medallists and world-class athletes in action, India will look to maximise its opportunities and build momentum ahead of upcoming international competitions.

Key Highlights

• Commonwealth Games 2026 begin on July 23 in Glasgow.
• India has sent a 126-member contingent.
• Around 30 medals are being targeted.
• Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain headline India's campaign.
• Competition will be held across 10 sports over 11 days.
• Most medal events take place during the evening session (IST).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do the Commonwealth Games 2026 begin?

India's campaign begins on July 23, 2026, in Glasgow.

How many athletes are representing India?

India has fielded a 126-member contingent.

Which Indian athletes are expected to win medals?

Top contenders include Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Murali Sreeshankar, Tejaswin Shankar and Parul Choudhary.

How many sports are included in the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

The Glasgow edition features 10 sports.

Which sports have been removed from the programme?

Wrestling, shooting, badminton and hockey are not part of the 2026 Games.

Where can Indian fans watch the events?

Most preliminary events begin in the afternoon (IST), while medal events are generally scheduled during the evening and late-night sessions.