India eyes more medals on action-packed Day 8 at CWG 2026
Glasgow, July 30
Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be among the major Indian athletes in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday as he begins his campaign in the men's javelin throw qualification event.
India will also open its campaign in track cycling, while competitions in athletics, weightlifting and lawn bowls continue at the Games, according to ESPN.
Chopra's javelin qualification will be one of the key events for India, with the star athlete aiming to secure a place in the final and continue the country's strong run in athletics.
Tejaswin Shankar is also scheduled to begin his decathlon campaign. However, his participation could depend on his fitness after his knee flared up during the men's high jump final on Monday night.
In weightlifting, Martina Devi Maibam will compete in the women's 86+kg category, while Lovepreet Singh will be in action in the men's 110+kg event, with both athletes looking to add to India's medal tally, according to ESPN.
The track cycling programme will also get underway, with Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo among the Indian cyclists set to compete.
According to the ESPN schedule, India's events on Thursday:
Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar - Men's Decathlon 100mAthletics: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh - Men's Javelin Throw QualifyingAthletics: Tejaswin Shankar - Men's Decathlon Long JumpAthletics: Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu - Men's Triple Jump QualifyingTrack Cycling: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo and Rojit Singh Yanglem - Men's Team Sprint QualifyingAthletics: Tejaswin Shankar - Men's Decathlon Shot PutAthletics: Vishal TK - Men's 400m SemifinalWeightlifting: Martina Devi Maibam - Women's 86+kg Final (Medal Event)Bowls: India (Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh) vs Botswana - Men's Pairs Sectional PlayBowls: Nayanmoni Saikia vs Emma Firyana Saroji (Malaysia) - Women's Singles Sectional PlayTrack Cycling: Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo and Rojit Singh Yanglem - Men's Team Sprint Finals (Subject to Qualification)Weightlifting: Lovepreet Singh - Men's 110+kg Final (Medal Event)Athletics: Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill - Men's Shot Put Final (Medal Event)Athletics: Animesh Kujur - Men's 200m SemifinalAthletics: Tejaswin Shankar - Men's Decathlon High JumpAthletics: Seema Kaliramna and Nidhi Rani - Women's Discus Throw Final (Medal Event)Athletics: Tejaswin Shankar - Men's Decathlon 400mAthletics: Parul Chaudhary - Women's 5000m Final (Medal Event).
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's great to see India's depth in athletics. Neeraj Chopra inspiring a generation of throwers. Best of luck to the whole contingent! 🏃♂️
Focus on track cycling is good for India's long-term growth in sports diversity. But let's be honest, medals in athletics and weightlifting are our real strength. Hope Martina and Lovepreet bring home gold! 🏅
Neeraj Chopra is a legend but I'm equally excited about Parul Chaudhary in the 5000m final. Our women athletes are quietly building a strong legacy! 🙌
Love the diversity of events from India today. Cricket isn't everything – javelin, cycling, weightlifting, and lawn bowls showcase real sporting spirit. 🎯
Solid schedule but I hope the sports ministry's focus on fitness for athletes doesn't lead to over-exertion. Tejaswin's knee issue is a warning – sending unfit players can hurt medal chances. Rest and preparation must be priority! 🤔
Good luck to all Indian athletes! The track cycling team with names like Ronaldo and David Beck
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