Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026: Key Details and Indian Contingent
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.
India is sending a 125-member contingent, including famous athletes like Neeraj Chopra.
The games will feature 10 sports and 6 para sports across four venues.
India aims to win more medals than the 61 they won in the last games.
You can watch the games live on Sony Sports Network, Doordarshan, and the SonyLIV app.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.
India is sending a 125-member contingent, including Olympians Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain.
The games will feature 10 sports and 6 para sports across four venues.
India won 61 medals at the last Commonwealth Games and aims to improve on this performance.
The live broadcast will be available on Sony Sports Network, Doordarshan, and the SonyLIV app in India.
- Who
- Olympians and world champions, including Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain
- What
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- July 23 - August 2, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete in various sports and para sports
Optimistic View
Skeptical View
Medal Prospects
Optimistic View
India has a strong contingent with Olympians and world champions, increasing the chances of winning more medals than the previous 61.
Skeptical View
The reduced number of sports compared to Birmingham 2022 might limit India's medal opportunities.
- Event Dates
- July 23 - August 2, 2026
- Venues
- Scotstoun Stadium, SEC Centre, SEC Armadillo, OVO Hydro, Tollcross International Swimming Centre, Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome and Arena
- Sports
- Athletics, Swimming, 3x3 Basketball, Track Cycling, Weightlifting, Bowls, Artistic Gymnastics, Netball, Boxing, Judo
- Indian Contingent
- 125 members, including Olympians Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain
- Broadcast
- Sony Sports Network, Doordarshan (DD National), SonyLIV app and website
- Previous Performance
- India won 61 medals at the last Commonwealth Games