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India Unveils 32-Member Athletics Team for 2026 Commonwealth Games

The Athletics Federation of India has officially announced a 32-member athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This squad includes prominent athletes such as Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medalist in javelin throw, and Tejas Shirse, who recently set a national record in the 110m hurdles. The team comprises both men's and women's categories, showcasing a diverse range of events. With the games scheduled from July 22 to August 2, the anticipation builds for India's performance on this international stage.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 14, 2026, 17:21 IST

Announcement of the Indian Athletics Team

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has revealed the selection of a 32-member athletics team, which includes 10 female athletes, for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The event is scheduled to take place from July 22 to August 2. Notably, the men's team features two-time Olympic medalist and renowned javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, alongside athletes such as Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh. Additionally, Tejas Shirse, who recently set a new national record in the 110m hurdles with an impressive time of 13.27 seconds during the Indian Athletics Series 9, has also secured a spot in the Commonwealth Games 2026 lineup.

Men's Athletics Team Composition

The men's athletics team comprises the following athletes:



  • Gurindervir Singh (100m)


  • Animesh Kujur (200m)


  • Gulveer Singh (5000m and 10,000m)


  • Tejas Ashok Shirse (110m hurdles)


  • Yashas P and Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan (400m hurdles)


  • Sarvesh Anil Kushare and Aadarsh Ram J (high jump)


  • Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar (pole vault)


  • Sreeshankar M and Lokesh Sathyanathan (long jump)


  • Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (triple jump)


  • Samardeep Singh Gill and Tajinderpal Singh Toor (shot put)


  • Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh (javelin)


  • Tejaswin Shankar (decathlon and high jump)


  • Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh (400m and 4x400m relay)



Women's Athletics Team Composition

The women's athletics team includes:



  • Parul Chaudhary (3000m steeplechase and 5000m)


  • Pooja (high jump)


  • Manpreet Kaur (shot put)


  • Seema and Nidhi Rani (discus throw)


  • Ravina and Priyanka (10,000m race walk)


  • Ansa Babu, Rashdeep Kaur, and Neeru Pathak (4x400m relay)