CWG LIVE: India bank on boxing, athletics and weightlifting to extend top-five CWG run
India will rely on athletics, boxing, and weightlifting to maintain a top-five finish at the Commonwealth Games for over two decades.
The opening ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow marks the smallest Commonwealth Games in 30 years with 3,000 athletes from 74 nations competing in 10 sports.
Glasgow stepped in as host after Australia's Victoria state withdrew in 2023 due to rising costs, operating with a budget of around 160 million pounds using existing venues.
Six sports include para events alongside able-bodied competition as part of a push for a more inclusive Games.
India's medal challenge is harder due to the reduced sports programme, which excludes wrestling, badminton, and table tennis.
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