Archive · 22 Jul 2026
CWG 2026 Begins: Indian Athletes in Action on Day 1
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have started, and India is competing with 126 athletes.
On the first day, three Indian athletes will compete in bowls before the opening ceremony.
India hopes to do well in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and judo, just like they did in the 2022 Birmingham Games where they won 61 medals and finished fourth.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday with the opening ceremony at 10:30 PM IST.
India has sent 126 athletes, fewer than the 2022 contingent.
Three Indian athletes will compete in bowls before the opening ceremony.
India aims to excel in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and judo.
Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki will face Malta’s Connie and Rebecca Rixon in women’s pairs sectional play.
- Who
- Indian athletes and other Commonwealth nations
- What
- 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- SEC Centre and OVO Hydro
- Why
- To compete for medals and national pride
Indian Contingent
Other Nations
Contingent Size
Indian Contingent
India has sent 126 athletes, significantly lesser than the 2022 contingent.
Other Nations
Other nations may have larger contingents.
- Opening Ceremony
- 10:30 PM IST
- Indian Contingent Size
- 126 athletes
- 2022 Birmingham Games Rank
- 4th with 61 medals
- Key Disciplines
- Athletics, weightlifting, boxing, judo
- Day 1 Events
- Women's pairs sectional play, men's singles sectional play