India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 gathers momentum on Friday, July 24, with several athletes set to compete across multiple disciplines in Glasgow.

The day features India's first major medal opportunities in para powerlifting, alongside competitions in gymnastics, swimming, para swimming, lawn bowls and boxing.

Having consistently finished among the top five nations in recent editions of the Commonwealth Games, India will look to strengthen its medal tally with another busy day of action.

Medal Hopes Rest on Para Powerlifting

India's strongest medal prospects on Day 2 come in para powerlifting, where multiple lifters will compete across lightweight and heavyweight categories.

Athletes scheduled for medal events include:

• Ashok Kumar Malik
• Parmjeet Kumar
• Jaspreet Kaur
• Suman Devi
• Jhandu Kumar
• Sudhir

Kasthuri Rajamani will also compete in the women's heavyweight event later in the evening.

Lawn Bowls Team Eyes Another Strong Performance

India's women's pairs team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki will return to action after beginning their campaign with a victory.

The duo will face South Africa's Thabelo Muvhango and Jacqui van Rensburg in the second sectional round.

Meanwhile, Putul Sonowal will look to continue his impressive form after registering one of the biggest upsets of the opening day. He takes on Cecil Alexander of the Falkland Islands in the men's singles competition.

Gymnasts Begin Campaign

India's gymnastics squad will open its campaign with:

• Tapeshwarnath Das
• Swathish KP
• Tapan Mohanty
• Yogeshwar Singh

The quartet will compete in both the men's team and individual qualification rounds before returning later in the evening for the men's team final, where medals will be at stake.

Swimming and Para Swimming Events

In the pool, RVVBK Budigina will compete in the men's 100m freestyle S13 heats, with a place in the final available later in the day.

Olympian Srihari Nataraj begins his campaign in the men's 50m backstroke heats and will aim to qualify for the semifinals.

Boxing Campaign Gets Underway

India's boxing challenge begins with Jadumani Singh, who faces Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the men's 55kg Round of 32.

A victory would see the Indian boxer progress further in the competition.

India Schedule – Commonwealth Games 2026 (July 24 | All Timings IST)

Key Highlights

• India will compete in six sports on July 24 at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
• Para powerlifting offers India's biggest medal opportunities on Day 2.
• Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki continue their lawn bowls campaign after an opening-day win.
• Putul Sonowal returns after a major upset victory in the men's singles.
• Srihari Nataraj and RVVBK Budigina begin their swimming campaigns.
• Jadumani Singh opens India's boxing challenge in the men's 55kg category.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which sports will India compete in on July 24?

India will compete in gymnastics, para swimming, swimming, para powerlifting, lawn bowls and boxing.

Where are India's medal hopes?

The strongest medal prospects are in para powerlifting, with multiple Indian lifters competing across different weight categories.

When does Srihari Nataraj compete?

Srihari Nataraj will participate in the men's 50m backstroke heats at 3:56 PM IST.

Who represents India in boxing?

Jadumani Singh will face Scotland's Aaron Cullen in the men's 55kg Round of 32.

Which lawn bowls matches involve India?

Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki play South Africa in the women's pairs, while Putul Sonowal faces Cecil Alexander in the men's singles.

When is India's first medal event?

India's first medal event on July 24 is the men's lightweight para powerlifting competition at 5:40 PM IST.