Stepping up: India’s big contenders at the Commonwealth Games
India's Commonwealth Games campaign will be led by two-time Olympic and world medallist Neeraj Chopra.
The 2026 Glasgow Games feature a reduced programme with only 10 sports, excluding wrestling, badminton, and table tennis which were traditional medal providers for India.
Wrestlers and shooters will miss the 2026 Games due to the shortened sports roster.
Track and field athletes have a significant opportunity as the field includes world-class competition in athletics, swimming, and cycling.
Glasgow stepped in as host after Victoria, Australia withdrew due to escalating costs, organizing a truncated Games across four venues.
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