Highlights of India's Commonwealth Games 2026 Schedule

On July 27, India will showcase its athletic prowess at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with key events in athletics, boxing, and swimming. Athletes like Sarvesh Kushare and Sajan Prakash are set to compete for medals, while several boxers will also take to the ring. This day promises to be a highlight for Indian sports fans as the nation aims for success across various disciplines. Stay tuned for updates on these exciting competitions!

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 07:37 IST

Key Events for India on July 27

On Monday, Sarvesh Kushare will aim for his inaugural medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, marking a significant moment for India. He will join fellow athletes Adarsh Ram Jothi and Tejaswin Shankar in the men's high jump event. Other Indian competitors include Gurindervir Singh, Murali Sreeshankar, Tejas Shirse, and Lokesh Sathyanathan. Should Shirse qualify, he will advance to the final of the 110-meter hurdles the following day.

In the swimming arena, elite athletes Sajan Prakash and Aryan Nehra are set to participate in the heats for the men's 200-meter butterfly and 800-meter freestyle at the Tollcross Swimming Centre. If Prakash secures a spot, he will return for the final at 1:44 AM IST.

Additionally, four Indian boxers will step into the ring, starting with Sachin Siwach's Round of 16 match at 4:45 PM IST. Later, Ankush, Sakshi, and Sumit will also compete in their respective Round of 16 bouts.

India's CWG 2026 Schedule for July 27 (Monday)

2:40 PM: Athletics - Gurindervir Singh in Men's 100m Heats
3 PM: Athletics - Murali Sreeshankar and Lokesh Satyanathan in Men's Long Jump Qualifying
3:55 PM: Athletics - Tejas Shirse in Men's 110m Hurdles Heats
4:45 PM: Boxing - Sachin Siwach vs William Hewitt in Men's 60kg Round of 16
5:30 PM: Weightlifting - Gyaneshwari Yadav in Women's 53kg Final (Medal Event)
6 PM: Boxing - Ankush vs Zalaan Jan in Men's 80kg Round of 16
6:15 PM: Artistic Gymnastics - Protistha Samanta in Women's Vault Final (Medal Event)
7:30 PM: Women's Wheelchair 3x3 Basketball - India vs Nigeria in Group Stage
8 PM: Weightlifting - Bindyarani Devi in Women's 58kg Final (Medal Event)
10:05 PM: Bowls - Putul Sonowal vs Anwar Hamada in Men's Singles Sectional Play
10:30 PM: Boxing - Sakshi Choudhary vs Lethabo Modukanele in Women's 51kg Round of 16
11:35 PM: Para Athletics - Sharmila Dhankar and Shilpa K Shyla in Women's Shot Put F57 Final (Medal Event)
11:40 PM: Athletics - Sarvesh Anil Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar, J Aadarsh Ram in Men's High Jump Final (Medal Event)
12:30 AM: Weightlifting - V Ajaya Babu in Men's 79kg Final (Medal Event)
1 AM: Boxing - Sumit Kundu vs Jon McConnell in Men's 70kg Round of 16
1:44 AM: Swimming - Sajan Prakash in Men's 200m Butterfly Final (Medal Event, if he qualifies from Heats)
1:57 AM: Para Athletics - Rakeshbhai Bhatt and Shreyansh Trivedi in Men's 100m T38 Final (Medal Event)
2:15 AM: Athletics - Tejas Shirse in Men's 110m Hurdles Final (Medal Event, if he qualifies from Heats)

Following India's success in weightlifting on July 26, where they secured two medals, three more lifters will strive for podium finishes on Monday. Gyaneshwari Yadav, Bindyarani Devi, and Valluri Ajaya Babu will compete in their respective categories. Protishtha Samanta is also set to participate in the women's vault final at 6:45 PM IST. Additionally, bowlers Putul Sonowal, Rupa Rani Tirkey, and Pinki Singh will engage in semifinals and sectional play throughout the day.