New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi He wished the Indian team success ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and expressed confidence that the athletes will compete with determination and inspire the entire country. India begins its campaign on Thursday with a 124-member squad hoping to make a strong impact despite a reduced competitive schedule.“My best wishes to the Indian delegation as the #Glasgow2026 Commonwealth Games begin,” PM Modi wrote on“I am confident that our athletes will compete in the Olympics with passion, determination and excellence. The skill and dedication of our athletes have always inspired countless Indians.”
India starts campaign with live ball event
The Indians will play two bowl games before the opening ceremony later in the day. Competitions at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held across four venues.Indian athletes will compete in eight events: athletics, boxing, weightlifting, judo, rhythmic gymnastics, track cycling, bowling and swimming. The country’s para-athletes will also compete in five sports, including para track and field, para swimming, para weight lifting, para track cycling and 3×3 wheelchair basketball.
Neeraj, Mirabai lead medal hopes
The track and field competition will be held from July 27 to August 1, with Olympic and world championships Neeraj Chopra Leading India’s Challenges. He will compete in the men’s javelin final on August 1, aiming to regain Commonwealth Games gold after missing the 2022 Commonwealth Games due to injury. Chopra won the title at the 2018 Gold Coast Games.India’s other major medal hope is weightlifting star To Mirabai ChenTwo-time Commonwealth Games champion and Olympic medalist. The weightlifting competition is scheduled to be held from July 26 to 30, and Chanu is expected to spearhead the sport in India.
