Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain to lead India at CWG 2026
Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain are two very successful Indian athletes.
Mirabai is a weightlifter who has won many medals, including a silver at the Olympics and gold at the Commonwealth Games.
Lovlina is a boxer who won a bronze at the Olympics and gold at the World Championships.
They will be the flag bearers for India at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
This is a big honor for them and for India.
They are both training hard to do well in the games.
The Indian team has 126 athletes and 51 officials.
The government is also making sure everything is organized and safe for the team.
Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will be the flag and baton bearers for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Mirabai Chanu is a Tokyo Olympics silver medallist and Commonwealth Games gold medallist in weightlifting.
Lovlina Borgohain is a Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist and 2023 World Champion in boxing.
The Indian contingent for CWG 2026 consists of 191 members, including 126 athletes and 51 officials.
The government will not cover expenses for officials who are elected members of the IOA's Executive Committee.
- Who
- Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain
- What
- Flag and baton bearers for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 opening ceremony
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To represent India and lead the contingent at the opening ceremony
Athletes' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Focus on Performance
Athletes' Perspective
Athletes are focused on training and performing well in the Commonwealth Games.
Government's Perspective
The government is focused on managing costs and ensuring proper representation.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Opening Ceremony Date
- July 23
- Flag Bearers
- Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain
- Indian Contingent Size
- 191 members (126 athletes, 51 officials)
- Mirabai Chanu's Achievements
- Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, Commonwealth Games gold medallist, multiple World Championship medals
- Lovlina Borgohain's Achievements
- Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, 2023 World Champion, 2023 Asian Games silver medallist
Sources
Olympic Stars Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain To Lead India At Commonwealth Games
Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain To Be India Flagbearers At CWG 2026 Opening Ceremony
Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain to be flag bearers at Glasgow Commonwealth
CWG 2026: Olympic legends Lovlina Borgohain, Mirabai Chanu to lead Indian contingent at Opening Ceremony in Glasgow
