Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Begin
The 2026 Commonwealth Games are starting in Glasgow, Scotland.
About 3,000 athletes from 74 countries will compete in 10 sports.
India is sending 124 athletes to compete in eight able-bodied sports and five para-sports.
The Games were moved to Glasgow after Australia's Victoria state withdrew due to high costs.
India hopes to do well, especially in lawn bowls, where they won medals in the last Games.
The opening ceremony will be held at the OVO Hydro arena.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin in Glasgow on Thursday.
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations will compete in 10 sports.
India is sending a 124-member contingent to compete in eight able-bodied sports and five para-sports.
Glasgow stepped in to host after Australia's Victoria state withdrew due to high costs.
India's campaign starts with lawn bowls, where they won medals in the 2022 Games.
- Who
- Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories
- What
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete for 215 gold medals across 10 sports
Hosting Challenges
Event Adaptation
Cost Concerns
Hosting Challenges
Australia's Victoria state withdrew due to spiraling costs.
Event Adaptation
Glasgow stepped in to host a scaled-back version of the Games.
- Event
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Start Date
- Thursday
- Participating Nations
- 74
- Sports
- 10
- Gold Medals
- 215
- Indian Contingent
- 124 members
- Opening Ceremony Venue
- OVO Hydro