Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra headlines India's action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday, beginning his men's javelin qualification campaign. Tejaswin Shankar starts his decathlon, subject to fitness, while India also competes in weightlifting, track cycling, lawn bowls and multiple athletics events, including several medal contests, as the nation looks to add to its tally.
Glasgow: 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.
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