India heads into Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 with confidence after impressive performances from Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh, who won silver medals in weightlifting and athletics respectively.

The focus now shifts to another packed day featuring Indian athletes across multiple disciplines, including athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, para athletics and bowls.

Several medal events are scheduled, with India's top contenders aiming to add to the country's tally.

Top Medal Hopes for India

India's leading medal prospects on July 29 include:

• Murali Sreeshankar – Men's Long Jump Final
• Parul Choudhary – Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final
• Manpreet Kaur – Women's Shot Put Final
• Sanjana – Women's 77kg Weightlifting Final

In boxing, six Indian pugilists will compete in quarterfinal bouts. A victory in any of these contests will secure a place in the semifinals and guarantee at least a bronze medal.

India Schedule – Commonwealth Games 2026 (July 29, All Timings IST)

*Subject to qualification from the heats.

Boxing Team Eyes Guaranteed Medals

India's boxing squad faces an important day, with six quarterfinal contests scheduled.

The Indian boxers in action are:

• Sakshi Choudhary
• Arundhati Choudhary
• Sachin Siwach
• Ankush Yadav
• Narender Berwal
• Jaismine Lamboria

A win in any quarterfinal will ensure a place in the semifinals and guarantee at least a bronze medal under Commonwealth Games boxing rules.

Athletics to Dominate Late Evening Session

The athletics programme will feature several Indian contenders in medal events.

Murali Sreeshankar will compete in the men's long jump final after qualifying with a jump beyond eight metres, while Parul Choudhary begins her campaign in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.

Manpreet Kaur will also compete in the women's shot put final, while India's throwers and sprinters continue their qualification campaigns earlier in the day.

Why This Matters

Day 7 presents another major opportunity for India to strengthen its medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026. With medal contenders across athletics, weightlifting, boxing and para sports, the day's results could significantly influence India's position in the overall standings while showcasing the country's growing depth across multiple sporting disciplines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which Indian athletes are medal contenders on July 29?

Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Choudhary, Manpreet Kaur and Sanjana are among India's leading medal hopes.

How many Indian boxers are competing today?

Six Indian boxers will compete in quarterfinal bouts.

Which is India's first event of the day?

Sanjana's women's 77kg weightlifting final begins at 2:00 PM IST.

Which athletics finals feature Indian athletes?

India will compete in the men's long jump final, women's shot put final and women's 3000m steeplechase final, among others.

When is Murali Sreeshankar's long jump final?

The men's long jump final is scheduled for 11:54 PM IST.