Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India's Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule and Highlights
India is getting ready for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.
The games will happen from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
India is sending 124 athletes to compete in 10 sports.
This is fewer athletes and sports than before because the host city, Glasgow, wanted a smaller event.
Some big Indian athletes like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, and Nikhat Zareen will be there.
The games will start with the opening ceremony on July 23.
India's athletes will compete in sports like athletics, weightlifting, boxing, gymnastics, judo, swimming, track cycling, and 3x3 basketball.
You can watch the games on Sony Sports Network or the SonyLIV app.
India hopes to win many medals, but the smaller number of events might make it harder.
India is sending 124 athletes to the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026.
The games feature 10 sports, reduced from previous editions due to host city constraints.
Key Indian athletes include Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, and Nikhat Zareen.
The opening ceremony is on July 23, 2026, at 10:30 PM IST.
India will compete in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, gymnastics, judo, swimming, track cycling, and 3x3 basketball.
- Who
- India's 124-athlete contingent, including Olympic medallists and world champions.
- What
- The Commonwealth Games 2026, featuring 10 sports and reduced events due to host city constraints.
- When
- July 23 – August 2, 2026.
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- To compete in a scaled-down version of the Commonwealth Games due to the host city's conditions.
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Medal Expectations
Optimistic View
India has a strong contingent of Olympic medallists and world champions who are expected to spearhead the medal charge.
Cautious View
The reduced number of sports and events may limit India's medal opportunities compared to previous editions.
Event Size and Scope
Optimistic View
The smaller, more focused event could lead to better organization and more intense competition.
Cautious View
The absence of traditional sports like cricket, badminton, and wrestling may reduce overall interest and participation.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Host City
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Dates
- July 23 – August 2, 2026
- Indian Contingent
- 124 Athletes
- Sports
- 10 Sports
- Key Indian Athletes
- Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen
- Live Streaming
- Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
- Opening Ceremony
- July 23, 2026, 10:30 PM IST