Key Highlights
- Neeraj Chopra headlines India's campaign in the men's javelin throw final.
- India begins its judo campaign with multiple athletes in action.
- Several Indian boxers compete in the semifinals after already securing medals.
- Tejaswin Shankar continues his decathlon medal challenge.
- Athletics, cycling, lawn bowls and relay events feature throughout the day.
Neeraj Chopra Eyes Another Commonwealth Games Medal
India's biggest medal hope on July 31 will be Neeraj Chopra, who competes in the men's javelin throw final.
Joining him in the final are fellow Indians:
- Rohit Yadav
- Yash Vir Singh
India will have three representatives in one of the day's biggest medal events.
Athletics Medal Events
India will also compete in several key athletics events.
Men's Triple Jump Final
- Praveen Chithravel
- Selva Prabhu
Men's Decathlon
Tejaswin Shankar resumes his medal challenge after ending Day 1 in second place.
Remaining events include:
- 110m Hurdles
- Discus Throw
- Pole Vault
- Javelin Throw
- 1500m
Men's 400m Hurdles Final
India will be represented by:
- Yashas Palaksha
- Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan
Boxing: Multiple Indians One Win Away From Finals
India has a packed day in boxing, with several semifinal bouts.
Women's Semifinals
- Preeti Pawar vs Catherine Mwape (54kg)
- Jaismine Lamboria vs Rapelang Maselela (57kg)
- Arundhati Choudhary vs Rosie Eccles (70kg)
- Sakshi Choudhary vs Amber-Jane Wall (51kg)
- Priya Ghanghas vs Lucy Kings-Wheatley (60kg)
- Lovlina Borgohain vs Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki (75kg)
Men's Semifinals
- Ankush Panghal vs Joshua Ofori (80kg)
- Jadumani Singh vs Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb (55kg)
- Sachin Siwach vs Owain Harris-Allan (60kg)
- Narender Berwal vs Nigel Paul (90+kg)
A victory will secure a place in the respective gold medal bouts.
India Begins Judo Campaign
India's judo campaign gets underway with several competitors entering the tournament.
Indian judokas in action include:
- Harsh Singh
- Shraddha Chopade
- Rohit Basir Majgul
- Asmita Dey
- Yamini Mourya
They will progress to later rounds if they win their opening contests.
Lawn Bowls and Cycling
Lawn Bowls
- Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar face the Falkland Islands in the men's pairs.
- Nayanmoni Saikia competes in the women's singles.
Track Cycling
Indian cyclists in action include:
- Dinesh Kumar
- Rojit Yanglem
- David Beckham Elkachohtoongo
- Jemsh Singh Keithellakram
They will compete in the individual pursuit and keirin events, with medal races dependent on qualification.
Complete India Schedule (IST)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:35 PM | Tejaswin Shankar – Decathlon 110m Hurdles |
| 3:15 PM | Preeti Pawar – Boxing SF |
| 3:20 PM | Decathlon Discus Throw |
| 3:30 PM onwards | Judo begins |
| 4:15 PM | Mixed 4×400m Relay Heats |
| 4:30 PM | Ankush Panghal – Boxing SF |
| 5:00 PM | Decathlon Pole Vault |
| 5:15 PM | Lawn Bowls – Men's Pairs |
| 5:21 PM | Track Cycling |
| 7:15 PM | Jaismine Lamboria – Boxing SF |
| 7:30 PM | Arundhati Choudhary – Boxing SF |
| 8:15 PM | Jadumani Singh – Boxing SF |
| 8:30 PM | Keirin Round 1 |
| 10:20 PM | Women's Lawn Bowls |
| 10:46 PM | Cycling Final (If Qualified) |
| 11:30 PM | Sakshi Choudhary – Boxing SF |
| 11:30 PM | Decathlon Javelin |
| 11:45 PM | Keirin Final (If Qualified) |
| 12:15 AM | Priya Ghanghas – Boxing SF |
| 12:45 AM | Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav & Yash Vir Singh – Men's Javelin Final |
| 12:45 AM | Lovlina Borgohain – Boxing SF |
| 1:05 AM | Decathlon 1500m |
| 1:15 AM | Sachin Siwach – Boxing SF |
| 1:30 AM | Narender Berwal – Boxing SF |
| 1:30 AM | Men's 400m Hurdles Final |
Why This Matters
July 31 promises to be one of India's busiest days at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with medal opportunities across athletics, boxing and potentially cycling. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra headlines the campaign in the javelin final, while a strong contingent of Indian boxers aims to book places in the gold medal bouts. The day also marks the start of India's judo campaign, adding another avenue for medal hopes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is Neeraj Chopra competing?
Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men's javelin throw final at 12:45 AM IST (August 1).
How many Indian athletes are in the javelin final?
Three—Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh.
Which Indian boxers are in the semifinals?
India has 10 boxers competing in semifinal bouts across men's and women's categories.
When does India's judo campaign begin?
India's judo campaign starts on July 31, with multiple athletes competing from 3:30 PM IST onwards.
Which athletics finals feature India?
India will compete in the men's javelin throw final, men's triple jump final, and men's 400m hurdles final, while Tejaswin Shankar continues his decathlon.
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