Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India aims for top-five finish at leaner Commonwealth Games
India is participating in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, hoping to stay in the top five for medals.
The Games are smaller this time, with only 10 sports and around 3,000 athletes.
India is focusing on athletics, boxing, and weightlifting because other sports like wrestling and badminton are not included.
Key athletes like Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu will compete.
The Games aim to be inclusive, with para events in six sports.
India wants to do well, but it will be tough without some of their usual sports.
India aims to secure a top-five finish at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The Games feature 10 sports and around 3,000 athletes, the leanest in over three decades.
India will focus on athletics, boxing, and weightlifting due to the absence of wrestling, badminton, and shooting.
Key athletes include Neeraj Chopra in athletics and Mirabai Chanu in weightlifting.
Para events are integrated into six sports, promoting inclusivity.
- Who
- Athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations, including India
- What
- Commonwealth Games
- When
- Opening ceremony on Thursday
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To showcase athletic talent and promote inclusivity
Optimistic View
Pessimistic View
Medal Prospects
Optimistic View
India can still secure a top-five finish by focusing on athletics, boxing, and weightlifting.
Pessimistic View
The absence of key sports like wrestling and shooting makes it challenging to replicate past success.
- Host City
- Glasgow
- Number of Athletes
- Around 3,000
- Number of Sports
- 10
- Budget
- 160 million pounds
- India's Top Medals
- Athletics, Boxing, Weightlifting