Key Highlights

• India will compete across athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, lawn bowls and wheelchair basketball on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games 2026.
• Weightlifters Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur headline India's medal hopes.
• Athletes Pooja Singh and Gulveer Singh will contest medal events in athletics.
• Five Indian boxers will compete in quarterfinals, with victories guaranteeing at least bronze medals.
• Sajan Prakash and Srihari Nataraj will lead India's challenge in the swimming events.

India Eyes More Medals in Glasgow

After a productive outing that saw Gyaneshwari Yadav and Valluri Ajaya Babu win silver medals, Bindyarani Devi claim bronze in weightlifting and Sharmila Dhankar secure India's second gold medal in the women's para shot put F57 event, the Indian contingent will look to continue its momentum on Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

India's athletes will be in action across multiple disciplines, with several opportunities to add to the country's medal tally.

Weightlifting Leads India's Medal Charge

The biggest medal hopes for India on Tuesday rest with the weightlifting team.

Two finals featuring Indian lifters are scheduled:

• 6:30 PM IST – Women's 63kg Final: Nirupama Devi Seram
• 11:00 PM IST – Women's 69kg Final: Harjinder Kaur

Weightlifting has been India's strongest discipline so far at the Games, making both finals significant medal opportunities.

Athletics Medal Events

India will have two athletes competing for medals in athletics:

• 11:35 PM IST – Pooja Singh in the Women's High Jump Final.
• 12:55 AM IST (July 29) – Gulveer Singh in the Men's 10,000m Final.

Earlier in the day:

• Rajesh Ramesh – Men's 400m Round 1.
• Vishal TK – Men's 400m Round 1.

Boxing Quarterfinals

India has five boxers in quarterfinal action.

A victory in any of these bouts will guarantee at least a bronze medal by securing a semifinal berth.

Swimming and Para Swimming

India's leading swimmers begin their campaigns in the heats before aiming for qualification to the evening sessions.

Swimming

• 3:26 PM – Sajan Prakash (Men's 50m Butterfly Heats)
• 4:41 PM – Srihari Nataraj (Men's 100m Backstroke Heats)

Subject to qualification:

• 12:50 AM – Sajan Prakash (Semifinal)
• 1:33 AM – Srihari Nataraj (Semifinal)

Para Swimming

• 4:57 PM – Ravi Veera Venkata Bhavani Karthik Budigina (Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Heats)
• 4:57 PM – Ali Imam (Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Heats)

If they qualify:

• 11:37 PM – Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Final

Lawn Bowls and Wheelchair Basketball

India will also compete in:

Lawn Bowls

• 10:20 PM – Navneet Singh & Dinesh Kumar vs Cook Islands (Men's Pairs)
• 1:20 AM – Nayanmoni Saikia vs Amy Williams (Women's Singles)

3x3 Wheelchair Basketball

• 11:30 PM – India Women Play-In Match

India's Full Schedule – July 28 (IST)

Why This Matters

Day 6 could be pivotal for India's medal tally, with multiple finals in weightlifting and athletics alongside five boxing quarterfinals where every victory guarantees at least a bronze medal. Strong performances in swimming and para swimming could further boost India's prospects as the Glasgow campaign gathers momentum.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Indian athletes are competing for medals on July 28?

Nirupama Devi Seram, Harjinder Kaur, Pooja Singh and Gulveer Singh are among India's leading medal contenders on Day 6.

How many Indian boxers are in quarterfinals?

Five Indian boxers are scheduled to compete in quarterfinals, with winners assured of at least a bronze medal.

Who are India's key swimmers today?

Sajan Prakash and Srihari Nataraj will compete in the heats, aiming to qualify for their respective semifinals.

Which weightlifting events feature Indian athletes?

India will be represented by Nirupama Devi Seram in the women's 63kg final and Harjinder Kaur in the women's 69kg final.

Where are the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held?

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland.