Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India’s Commonwealth Games Day 9: Neeraj Chopra and Boxing Highlights
India is playing a big day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Neeraj Chopra, a famous javelin thrower, will try to win gold in his final.
Tejaswin Shankar is doing well in the decathlon and wants a medal.
Many Indian boxers are in the semi‑finals; if they lose, they still get a bronze medal.
India has already won 17 medals and is 10th in the medal table.
Some Indian judokas are competing for the first time at these Games.
Everyone is hoping to bring home more medals for India.
Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men’s javelin throw final on 1 August, aiming for gold.
Tejaswin Shankar is in the men’s decathlon semi‑finals, targeting a podium finish.
Indian boxers, including Lovlina Borgohain and Ankush Panghal, are in semi‑finals; a loss guarantees bronze.
India has won 17 medals so far in the Games, ranking 10th in the medal table.
Judo competitors Yamini Morya and Asmita Dey will compete in their first Commonwealth Games.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Lovlina Borgohain and other boxers and judokas
- What
- Competing in athletics, boxing, and judo events at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- Day 9 on 31 July 2026, with finals on 1 August 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To win medals and represent India at the Commonwealth Games
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Date of Day 9
- 31 July 2026
- Indian medal tally
- 17 (3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze)
- Notable athletes
- Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Lovlina Borgohain
