Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India’s Athletes Compete in Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8
India is sending a team to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The most famous athlete is Neeraj Chopra, who will throw a javelin.
Tejaswin Shankar will start his decathlon, but he has a knee injury that might keep him from some events.
Two weightlifters, Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh, will try to win gold.
Other athletes will run, jump, and play lawn bowls and cycling.
Everyone hopes to bring home medals for India.
Neeraj Chopra will compete in the men’s javelin throw qualification.
Tejaswin Shankar will start his decathlon, but his knee injury may limit his participation.
Weightlifters Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh will contest the women’s 86+kg and men’s 110+kg finals.
Other Indian athletes such as Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh, and Parul Chaudhary will compete in track and field events.
Track cycling and lawn bowls also feature Indian competitors, including Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Martina Devi Maibam, Lovepreet Singh, and others
- What
- Competing in various events at the Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8
- When
- Thursday, Day 8 of the Games
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Why
- To represent India and vie for medals
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Key Athletes
- Neeraj Chopra, Tejaswin Shankar, Martina Devi Maibam, Lovepreet Singh
- Sports
- Athletics, Weightlifting, Track Cycling, Lawn Bowls
- Date
- Thursday (Day 8)
