Neeraj Chopra Leads Indian Athletes at Commonwealth Games 2026

As the Commonwealth Games 2026 unfold in Glasgow, Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in the men's javelin throw qualification. Alongside him, fellow athletes like Tejaswin Shankar will also be in action across various events, including track cycling and weightlifting. With a strong lineup aiming for medals, the excitement is palpable as India seeks to continue its impressive performance in athletics. Stay tuned for updates on their journey and results from the Games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 30, 2026, 12:22 IST

Indian Athletes Gear Up for Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow [Scotland], July 30: Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra is set to be one of the prominent Indian athletes competing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, kicking off his journey in the men's javelin throw qualification event on Thursday.

India will also commence its track cycling events, while competitions in athletics, weightlifting, and lawn bowls are ongoing at the Games, as reported by a sports network.

Chopra's javelin qualification is anticipated to be a highlight for India, as the celebrated athlete aims to secure a spot in the finals and uphold the nation's impressive performance in athletics.

Tejaswin Shankar is also expected to start his decathlon events, although his participation may hinge on his fitness after experiencing knee issues during the men's high jump final on Monday night.

In the weightlifting arena, Martina Devi Maibam will compete in the women's 86+kg category, while Lovepreet Singh is set to participate in the men's 110+kg event, both aiming to contribute to India's medal count.

The track cycling segment will commence as well, featuring Indian cyclists Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo among those competing.

According to the sports network's schedule, here are India's events for Thursday:

Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar – Men's Decathlon 100m

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh – Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying

Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar – Men's Decathlon Long Jump

Athletics: Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu – Men's Triple Jump Qualifying

Track Cycling: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, and Rojit Singh Yanglem – Men's Team Sprint Qualifying

Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar – Men's Decathlon Shot Put

Athletics: Vishal TK – Men's 400m Semifinal

Weightlifting: Martina Devi Maibam – Women's 86+kg Final (Medal Event)

Bowls: India (Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh) vs Botswana – Men's Pairs Sectional Play

Bowls: Nayanmoni Saikia vs Emma Firyana Saroji (Malaysia) – Women's Singles Sectional Play

Track Cycling: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, and Rojit Singh Yanglem – Men's Team Sprint Finals (Subject to Qualification)

Weightlifting: Lovepreet Singh – Men's 110+kg Final (Medal Event)

Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill – Men's Shot Put Final (Medal Event)

Athletics: Animesh Kujur – Men's 200m Semifinal

Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar – Men's Decathlon High Jump

Athletics: Seema Kaliramna and Nidhi Rani – Women's Discus Throw Final (Medal Event)

Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar – Men's Decathlon 400m

Athletics: Parul Chaudhary – Women's 5000m Final (Medal Event).