India's Athletics and Boxing Stars Aim for Glory at Commonwealth Games 2026

As the Commonwealth Games 2026 unfold in Glasgow, India's athletics and boxing teams are poised for significant achievements. Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar lead the athletics charge, aiming for their first medals, while six Indian boxers are just one victory away from securing semifinal spots. With a strong performance so far, India has already won 12 medals, including gold and silver. The day promises exciting events across various sports, including weightlifting, swimming, and para-sports. Stay tuned for updates on India's medal hopes and the athletes' schedules.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 29, 2026, 06:44 IST

Athletics Stars Target First Medals

On Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, India's athletics stars, Parul Chaudhary and Murali Sreeshankar, will lead the charge as they strive to enhance the nation's medal tally in their respective finals.

Parul Chaudhary, who holds the national record, is set to compete in the women's 3000m steeplechase final, aiming for her first medal at the Commonwealth Games. She is also scheduled to participate in the women's 5000m event later in the competition, as reported by ESPN.

Meanwhile, Murali Sreeshankar, who secured a silver medal at Birmingham 2022, will seek to reclaim his spot on the podium in the men's long jump final. He will be joined by fellow athlete Lokesh Satyanathan, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the national record holder, will kick off his campaign in the men's shot put qualification alongside Samardeep Singh Gill.

Boxers Compete for Semifinal Spots

The boxing team from India is gearing up for a busy day, with six boxers just one win away from securing a medal by reaching the semifinals. The athletes include Sakshi Choudhary (women's 51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (women's 70kg), Sachin Siwach (men's 60kg), Ankush Yadav (men's 80kg), Narender Berwal (men's 90+kg), and Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57kg), all set to compete in the quarterfinals.

India has already guaranteed four boxing medals through Lovlina Borgohain, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Jadumani Singh, who have advanced to the semifinals in their respective weight categories.

Events in Weightlifting, Swimming, and Para-Sports

In weightlifting, Sanjana will participate in the women's 77kg final, while Manpreet Kaur is expected to be a strong contender in the women's shot put final later in the day.

The swimming events are concluding with Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S. Gowda competing in the men's 200m freestyle heats, alongside Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, and India's para swimmers.

The para athletics team will also be in action, with Devender Kumar and Sagar Thayat competing in the men's discus throw F42-44/F61-64 final, and Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit participating in the men's 100m T47 final.

So far, India has had a successful campaign in Glasgow, securing a total of 12 medals, which includes two gold, seven silver, and three bronze.

India's Schedule for July 29, Wednesday (IST)

2 PM: Weightlifting - Sanjana in Women's 77kg Final (Medal Event)

3:12 PM: Swimming - Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S Gowda in Men's 200m Freestyle Heats

3:35 PM: Athletics - Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill in Men's Shot Put Qualifying

3:44 PM: Para Swimming - Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni in Men's 50m Freestyle S7 Heats

4:02 PM: Athletics - Animesh Kujur in Men's 200m Heats

4:45 PM: Boxing - Sakshi Choudhary vs Caitlin Fryers (Northern Ireland) in Women's 51kg Quarterfinal

5:30 PM: Boxing - Arundhati Choudhary vs Morgan Henderson (New Zealand) in Women's 70kg Quarterfinal

6:15 PM: Boxing - Sachin Siwach vs Treasure Moremi (Botswana) in Men's 60kg Quarterfinal

7:00 PM: Boxing - Ankush Yadav vs Jade Micock (Seychelles) in Men's 80kg Quarterfinal

7:30 PM: Boxing - Narender Berwal vs Michael Seko (Samoa) in Men's 90+kg Quarterfinal

8:55 PM: Bowls - India (Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh) vs Namibia in Men's Pairs Sectional Play

11 PM: Boxing - Jaismine Lamboria vs Elise Glynn (England) in Women's 57kg Quarterfinal

11:51 PM: Swimming - Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S Gowda in Men's 200m Freestyle Final (Medal Event, if they qualify from Heats)

11:54 PM: Athletics - Sreeshankar Murali and Lokesh Satyanathan in Men's Long Jump Final (Medal Event)

12:03 AM: Athletics - Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan in Men's 400m Hurdles Heats

12:31 AM: Athletics - Manpreet Kaur in Women's Shot Put Final (Medal Event)

12:46 AM: Para Swimming - Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni in Men's 50m Freestyle S7 Final (Medal Event, if they qualify from Heats)

12:55 AM: Para Athletics - Devender Kumar and Sagar Thayat in Men's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64 Final (Medal Event)

1:10 AM: Bowls - Nayanmoni Saikia vs Caroline Whitehead (Isle of Man) in Women's Singles Section Play

1:14 AM: Swimming - Aryan Nehra in Men's 1500m Freestyle Final (Medal Event)

1:42 AM: Para Athletics - Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit in Men's 100m T47 Final (Medal Event)

2:05 AM: Athletics - Parul Choudhary in Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final (Medal Event).