The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) is starting from July 23, which is being hosted by the city of Glasgow, Scotland. To keep the costs low, only 10 events have been kept in this year’s Commonwealth Games. Sports like badminton, hockey, wrestling, shooting, cricket and table tennis, in which India is strong, have been excluded. This will be the smallest Commonwealth Games since 1994. Events will be held at only 4 venues in Glasgow, in which around 3000 players from 74 countries will try for medals.
India has sent a team of 125 players. Able-bodied Indian athletes will challenge for medals in boxing, athletics, weightlifting, judo, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, lawn bowls and swimming. No ordinary Indian athlete will participate in the netball and 3×3 basketball events. Indian para players will compete to win medals in 3×3 wheelchair basketball, para athletics, para powerlifting, para swimming and para track cycling.
Where will the opening ceremony take place?
The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 will take place on 23 July at the indoor arena Owo Hydro. The competition will start from the next day. India’s flag and baton bearers in Glasgow are Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain.
Why is CWG 2026 taking place in Glasgow?
CWG 2026 was to be held in Victoria state of Australia but it was pushed back due to rising costs. Due to no host being found, the future of the Commonwealth Games seemed to be in danger. In such a situation, Glasgow came forward to host. It was only in 2014 that it hosted the Commonwealth Games.
The budget of CWG 2026 being held in Glasgow is around £ 160 million, which is 60 percent less than the previous edition held in Birmingham in 2022.
Where will the Commonwealth Games be seen in India?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network. Live streaming facility will be available on Sony Live app and website.
What is India’s schedule in the Commonwealth Games?
The most prominent event of the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2026 – Athletics will be held from July 27 to August 1. Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra will be seen vying for the medal on August 1. Here to see the schedule of Indian athletes Click Do it.
Which sports will be in CWG 2026?
These 10 sports events are included in the Commonwealth Games 2026:
- Athletics and Para Athletics
- swimming and para swimming
- artistic gymnastics
- Track cycling and para cycling
- netball
- Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting
- boxing
- Judo
- Lawn balls and para balls
- 3×3 basketball and 3×3 wheelchair basketball
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