Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Commonwealth Games 2026: India's 126-athlete contingent
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will start on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland.
About 3,000 athletes from 74 countries will participate in 13 sports, including para sports.
India is sending 126 athletes, with 77 men and 48 women.
The largest group is in athletics with 32 athletes.
Other sports include boxing, judo, weightlifting, track cycling, artistic gymnastics, bowls, swimming, and para sports.
The Indian team aims to win medals in all these sports.
However, India's medal tally may shrink compared to previous years due to the removal of several traditional medal-heavy disciplines like wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, shooting, and archery.
Success will depend on how well India performs in the remaining sports.
Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, starting July 23, 2026.
About 3,000 athletes from 74 countries will participate in 13 sports disciplines.
India is sending 126 athletes, including 77 men and 48 women.
Athletics has the highest number of Indian participants with 32 athletes.
Other sports include boxing, judo, weightlifting, track cycling, artistic gymnastics, bowls, swimming, and para sports.
- Who
- 126 Indian athletes (77 male, 48 female) and about 3,000 athletes from 74 countries
- What
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- July 23, 2026 to August 2, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete for medals across 13 sports disciplines including para sports
Athletics Dominance
Diverse Sports Participation
Athletics
Athletics Dominance
India has the highest number of athletes in athletics with 32 participants.
Diverse Sports Participation
India is also participating in a variety of other sports including boxing, judo, weightlifting, track cycling, artistic gymnastics, bowls, swimming, and para sports.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Start Date
- July 23, 2026
- End Date
- August 2, 2026
- Total Athletes
- 3,000 from 74 countries
- Indian Contingent
- 126 athletes (77 male, 48 female)
- Sports Disciplines
- 13 disciplines including para sports
- Athletics Participants
- 32 (10 female, 22 male)
- Para Athletes
- 29 athletes across various sports
Sources
Commonwealth Games 2026: Meet India's 126-athlete contingent for Glasgow Games
Commonwealth Games 2026 Preview: Full List Of Neeraj Chopra-led Indian Contingent And All You Need To Know
Commonwealth Games 2026: India’s medal tally may shrink in Glasgow. Here’s the reason
