<p>Commonwealth Games 2026 are scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, running from July 23 to August 2. India's campaign kicks off on opening day, Thursday, July 23, with Lawn Bowls action ahead of the grand Opening Ceremony.</p>
<p>With a streamlined roster of 10 core sports in this edition, India’s primary medal ambitions rely heavily on three dominant disciplines: Athletics, Weightlifting, and Boxing.</p>
<p>Leading the contingent is star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who enters as a prime gold contender while renewing his marquee rivalry with Pakistan's reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem.</p>
<p>In weightlifting, Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu headlines the women's 48kg category as a clear gold favourite. The boxing ring features star power led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and world champion Jaismine Lamboria.</p>
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<h3><strong>India's Key Medal Contenders Across Disciplines</strong></h3>
<p>Beyond the marquee stars, India boasts strong podium contenders across multiple events:</p>
<p><strong>Athletics:</strong> Alongside Neeraj Chopra, hopes rest on long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, triple jumper Praveen Chithravel, and distance runner Gulveer Singh. Para-Athletics sees world-medallist Soman Rana targeting the podium.</p>
<p><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> Mirabai Chanu leads a potent squad featuring medal hopefuls Bindyarani Devi and Gyaneshwari Yadav.</p>
<p><strong>Boxing:</strong> Lovlina Borgohain and Jaismine Lamboria lead the charge, supported by gold contenders Sakshi Chaudhary and Preeti Pawar.</p>
<p><strong>Other Key Events:</strong> Heavyweight judoka Tulika Maan in Judo, alongside the Lawn Bowls contingent (which won one gold and one silver at Birmingham 2022), remain strong medal prospects.</p>
<h3><strong>Day-Wise Full Schedule For Team India (IST)</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Day 1: Thursday, July 23</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 2:00 PM IST – Men's Singles Group Stage (Day 1)<br /><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 2:00 PM IST – Women's Pairs Group Stage (Day 1)<br /><strong>Opening Ceremony:</strong> 10:30 PM IST onwards</p>
<p><strong>Day 2: Friday, July 24</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Men's Singles & Women's Pairs Group Stage (Day 2)<br /><strong>Boxing:</strong> 3:30 PM IST – Preliminary Bouts (Round of 32 / Round of 16)<br /><strong>Artistic Gymnastics:</strong> 4:30 PM IST – Men's Team Final & Individual Qualification<br /><strong>Para Powerlifting:</strong> 5:30 PM IST – Men's & Women's Lightweight Finals; 10:30 PM IST – Heavyweight Finals<br /><strong>Swimming / Para Swimming:</strong> 11:30 PM IST – Men's S13 100m Freestyle Final & 4x100m Freestyle Relay Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 3: Saturday, July 25</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Group Stage Matches (Day 3)<br /><strong>Boxing:</strong> 3:30 PM IST – First Round / Round of 16 Matches<br /><strong>Artistic Gymnastics:</strong> 4:30 PM IST – Women's Team Final & Individual Qualification<br /><strong>3x3 Wheelchair Basketball:</strong> 9:30 PM IST – India Women vs Scotland (Group Stage)<br /><strong>Swimming:</strong> 11:30 PM IST – Men's S14 200m Freestyle Final & 50m Backstroke Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 4: Sunday, July 26</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Group Stage Matches (Day 4)<br /><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> 2:00 PM IST – Men's 60kg Final; 6:30 PM IST – Women's 48kg Final; 11:00 PM IST – Men's 65kg Final<br /><strong>Boxing:</strong> 3:30 PM IST – Second Round Matches<br /><strong>Artistic Gymnastics:</strong> 4:30 PM IST – Men's Individual All-Around Final; 10:30 PM IST – Women's Individual All-Around Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 5: Monday, July 27</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Group Stage Day 5; 8:30 PM IST – Semi-finals<br /><strong>Athletics & Para Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Men's 400m Hurdles (R1), Long Jump (Qualifying), Men's 110m Hurdles (R1); 11:00 PM IST – Men's High Jump Final, 110m Hurdles Final, Women's Shot Put F57 Final<br /><strong>Swimming:</strong> 3:00 PM IST – Men's 200m Butterfly Heats; 11:30 PM IST – Final<br /><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> 5:30 PM IST – Women's 53kg & 58kg Finals; 12:30 AM IST (July 28) – Men's 79kg Final<br /><strong>3x3 Wheelchair Basketball:</strong> 9:30 PM IST – India Women vs Nigeria (Group Stage)</p>
<p><strong>Day 6: Tuesday, July 28</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Medal Matches (Men's Singles & Women's Pairs); 7:30 PM IST – Men's Pairs & Women's Singles Group Stage<br /><strong>Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Men's 400m Round 1; 11:00 PM IST – Women's High Jump Final, Men's 100m Semi-finals & Finals<br /><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> 6:30 PM IST – Women's 63kg Final; 11:00 PM IST – Women's 69kg Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 7: Wednesday, July 29</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Men's Pairs & Women's Singles Group Stage (Day 2)<br /><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> 2:00 PM IST – Women's 77kg Final; 6:30 PM IST – Men's 94kg Final<br /><strong>Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Men's Shot Put Qualifying, Men's 200m Round 1; 11:00 PM IST – Men's Long Jump Final, Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 8: Thursday, July 30</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Men's Pairs & Women's Singles Group Stage (Day 3)<br /><strong>Track Cycling:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Qualifying Rounds; 8:30 PM IST – Team Pursuit & Team Sprint Finals<br /><strong>Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying, Men's Triple Jump Qualifying, Men's Decathlon; 11:00 PM IST – Women's Discus Throw Final, Women's 5000m Final, Men's Shot Put Final<br /><strong>Weightlifting:</strong> 6:30 PM IST – Women's +86kg Final; 11:00 PM IST – Men's +110kg Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 9: Friday, July 31</strong></p>
<p><strong>Judo:</strong> 3:30 PM IST – Preliminary Rounds; 8:30 PM IST – Final Block<br /><strong>Boxing:</strong> 3:00 PM IST – Semi-final Bouts<br /><strong>Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Mixed 4x400m Relay Heats; 11:00 PM IST – Men's Javelin Throw Final, Men's 400m Hurdles Final, Men's 200m Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 10: Saturday, August 1</strong></p>
<p><strong>Lawn Bowls:</strong> 1:00 PM IST – Group Stage Day 5; 9:00 PM IST – Semi-finals<br /><strong>Athletics & Para Athletics:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Men's Triple Jump Final, Women's 10,000m Race Walk Final, Men's 400m Final; 11:00 PM IST – Men's Pole Vault Final, Men's 5000m Final, Mixed 4x400m Relay Final<br /><strong>Boxing:</strong> 3:00 PM IST & 9:00 PM IST – Gold Medal Finals<br /><strong>Track Cycling:</strong> 7:30 PM IST – Individual Sprint Final & 10km Scratch Race Final</p>
<p><strong>Day 11: Sunday, August 2</strong></p>
<p><strong>Track Cycling:</strong> 1:30 PM IST – 1000m Time Trial Final & 40km Points Race<br /><strong>Judo:</strong> 2:30 PM IST – Heavyweight Preliminary Rounds; 7:30 PM IST – Medal Matches<br /><strong>Closing Ceremony:</strong> 10:30 PM IST onwards</p>
<h3><strong>Live Telecast And Streaming Details</strong></h3>
<p>Fans in India can follow all live action from the Glasgow Games across multiple platforms:</p>
<p><strong>TV Telecast:</strong> Live television broadcast will be available on the <strong>Sony Sports Network</strong> as well as <strong>Doordarshan Sports (DD Sports).</strong></p>
<p><strong>Free-To-Air:</strong> Sports fans using free dish can watch the action live on <strong>DD Free Dish.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Live Streaming:</strong> Digital streaming will be accessible on the <strong>Sony LIV</strong> app and website.</p>
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