CWG 2026: Indian contingent's Day 1 schedule in Glasgow
Glasgow, July 22
Around 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories are all set to compete across 10 sports at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, which will get underway from Thursday, with 215 gold medals on offer.
For India, it will mark the nation's 19th appearance at the Commonwealth Games, having made its debut in the 1934 edition. A 124-member Indian contingent will be in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, as athletes across eight able-bodied sports and five para-sports compete for medals.
India will begin their campaign with lawn bowl events across men's and women's disciplines.
After creating history with unforgettable medal-winning performances in 2022 edition, the Indian lawn bowls team heads to Glasgow, Scotland, determined to challenge the world's best once again at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
The Indian Women's Lawn Bowls Team created history at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham when Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey defeated the South African team to win the historic gold in the final of the women's fours event.
This is India's first-ever medal in lawn bowls, a sport which has been a fixture in the CWG itinerary since 1930, barring the 1966 edition in Jamaica.
Moreover, the Men's Fours of Sunil Bahadur, Chandan Singh, Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kuma claimed a silver. India also came close to winning a medal in the men's pairs event.
The opening ceremony will take place in Glasgow's Hydro, an iconic venue that has supported some of the world's biggest music stars and acts.
India's Day 1 (July 23) schedule
Lawn Bowls:
2:00 PM IST - Men's Singles Group Stage (Day 1)
2:00 PM IST - Women's Pairs Group Stage (Day 1)
Opening Ceremony: 10:30 PM IST onwards
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally, lawn bowls getting the recognition it deserves. Lovely Choubey and the team did something no one thought was possible two years ago. But we need to also look at other sports - the 124-member contingent is quite modest compared to previous years. 🤔
Commonwealth Games are always special, but Glasgow in July is going to be quite cool and rainy - hope our athletes are prepared for the weather conditions. The 2 PM IST timing means some early morning adjustments for the lawn bowls team. Wishing them all the best!
I really hope our shooting team makes a comeback in the future - we used to bring so many medals from that sport. But for now, let's focus on lawn bowls and the other athletic events. The women's fours gold in 2022 was one of the biggest upsets and most inspiring stories in Indian sports history. 🏆
That opening ceremony at the Hydro will be spectacular! India's 1934 debut in the CWG - we've come a long way. The lawn bowls team's success story is so heartwarming - these athletes from humble backgrounds defeating established nations. Chalo, let's go Team India! 🎉
Look, I'm thrilled for the lawn bowls team, but 124 athletes is a small contingent. Other countries like Australia and England will send 400+. We should be focusing on developing more sports infrastructure back home. Still, best wishes to our athletes - make us proud! ✌️
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