India will look to continue its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as athletes compete across athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, para athletics and bowls on July 29 in Glasgow.
Following silver medal-winning performances by Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh, the Indian contingent heads into another action-packed day with several medal opportunities.
Among India’s biggest medal hopes are long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechase runner Parul Choudhary, shot put athlete Manpreet Kaur and weightlifter Sanjana.
India Builds Momentum in Glasgow
India enjoyed another successful outing on the previous day as Harjinder Kaur secured silver in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event, while Gulveer Singh created history by winning silver in the men’s 10,000m race.
The boxing team also continued its strong campaign, with Priya Ghanghas, Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh advancing to the semifinals, guaranteeing themselves at least bronze medals.
Attention now shifts to Day 7, where India has multiple medal events lined up across different disciplines.
Major Medal Hopes for India on July 29
Indian athletes will compete in several crucial finals and qualification rounds throughout the day.
Athletics
The athletics team has several important events scheduled, including:
- Murali Sreeshankar – Men’s Long Jump Final
- Lokesh Satyanathan – Men’s Long Jump Final
- Parul Choudhary – Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
- Manpreet Kaur – Women’s Shot Put Final
- Tajinderpal Singh Toor – Men’s Shot Put Qualification
- Samardeep Singh Gill – Men’s Shot Put Qualification
- Animesh Kujur – Men’s 200m Heats
- Yashas Palaksha – Men’s 400m Hurdles Heats
- Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan – Men’s 400m Hurdles Heats
Boxing Quarterfinals
India’s boxers will aim to secure semifinal places and guaranteed medals.
The quarterfinal lineup includes:
- Sakshi Choudhary vs Caitlin Fryers (Northern Ireland)
- Arundhati Choudhary vs Morgan Henderson (New Zealand)
- Sachin Siwach vs Treasure Moremi (Botswana)
- Ankush Yadav vs Jade Micock (Seychelles)
- Narender Berwal vs Michael Seko (Samoa)
- Jaismine Lamboria vs Elise Glynn (England)
Weightlifting
Sanjana will compete in the Women’s 77kg Final, giving India another medal opportunity in weightlifting.
Swimming and Para Swimming
India will also have representation in swimming events featuring:
- Sajan Prakash
- Aneesh S Gowda
- Srihari Nataraj
- Aryan Nehra
- Suyash Narayan Jadhav
- Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni
Para Athletics
Indian para athletes Devender Kumar, Sagar Thayat, Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit will compete in medal events later in the evening.
Bowls
India’s men’s pairs team and women’s singles representative Nayanmoni Saikia will also be in action.
India Schedule – July 29 Commonwealth Games 2026 (All Timings IST)
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Weightlifting – Sanjana (Women’s 77kg Final) Medal Event |
| 3:12 PM | Swimming – Sajan Prakash & Aneesh S Gowda (200m Freestyle Heats) |
| 3:35 PM | Athletics – Tajinderpal Singh Toor & Samardeep Singh Gill (Shot Put Qualification) |
| 3:44 PM | Para Swimming – Suyash Narayan Jadhav & Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni (50m Freestyle S7 Heats) |
| 4:20 PM | Athletics – Animesh Kujur (200m Heats) |
| 4:45 PM | Boxing – Sakshi Choudhary vs Caitlin Fryers |
| 5:30 PM | Boxing – Arundhati Choudhary vs Morgan Henderson |
| 6:15 PM | Boxing – Sachin Siwach vs Treasure Moremi |
| 7:00 PM | Boxing – Ankush Yadav vs Jade Micock |
| 7:30 PM | Boxing – Narender Berwal vs Michael Seko |
| 8:55 PM | Bowls – India vs Namibia (Men’s Pairs) |
| 11:00 PM | Boxing – Jaismine Lamboria vs Elise Glynn |
| 11:37 PM | Swimming – Srihari Nataraj (100m Backstroke Final*) |
| 11:51 PM | Swimming – Sajan Prakash & Aneesh S Gowda (200m Freestyle Final*) |
| 11:54 PM | Athletics – Murali Sreeshankar & Lokesh Satyanathan (Long Jump Final) |
| 12:03 AM | Athletics – Yashas Palaksha & Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan (400m Hurdles Heats) |
| 12:31 AM | Athletics – Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put Final) |
| 12:46 AM | Para Swimming – Suyash Narayan Jadhav & Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni (Final*) |
| 12:55 AM | Para Athletics – Devender Kumar & Sagar Thayat (Discus Throw Final) |
| 1:10 AM | Bowls – Nayanmoni Saikia vs Caroline Whitehead |
| 1:14 AM | Swimming – Aryan Nehra (1500m Freestyle Final) |
| 1:42 AM | Para Athletics – Mohammed Basil M & Dilip Mahadu Gavit (100m T47 Final) |
| 2:05 AM | Athletics – Parul Choudhary (3000m Steeplechase Final) |
*Subject to qualification where applicable.
Key Highlights
- India will compete across athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, para athletics and bowls on July 29.
- Murali Sreeshankar headlines India’s medal hopes in the men’s long jump final.
- Parul Choudhary will compete in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final.
- Sanjana will represent India in the women’s 77kg weightlifting final.
- Six Indian boxers will fight in quarterfinals with semifinal qualification guaranteeing medals.
- Multiple medal events are scheduled throughout the day for Indian athletes.
FAQs
1. Which Indian athletes are competing for medals on July 29 at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Choudhary, Manpreet Kaur, Sanjana and several swimmers and para athletes will compete in medal events.
2. When is Murali Sreeshankar’s long jump final?
The men’s long jump final is scheduled for 11:54 PM IST.
3. Which weightlifting event features India today?
Sanjana will compete in the Women’s 77kg Final at 2:00 PM IST.
4. How many Indian boxers are in action on July 29?
Six Indian boxers will compete in quarterfinal bouts.
5. Why are the boxing quarterfinals important?
A victory will guarantee a place in the semifinals and assure each boxer of at least a bronze medal.
6. When is Parul Choudhary’s final?
She will compete in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at 2:05 AM IST.
7. Which swimmers are representing India today?
Sajan Prakash, Aneesh S Gowda, Srihari Nataraj and Aryan Nehra are scheduled to compete.
8. Which para athletes are competing for India?
India will be represented by Suyash Narayan Jadhav, Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni, Devender Kumar, Sagar Thayat, Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit.
9. How did India perform on the previous day?
India won silver medals through Harjinder Kaur in weightlifting and Gulveer Singh in athletics, while three boxers secured semifinal spots.
10. Where are the Commonwealth Games 2026 being held?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland.
