IOA president P.T. Usha, ministers Giriraj Singh and Mansukh Mandaviya, British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron, Chef de Mission Rohit Rajpal and others show off the team kit for the Commonwealth Games during the send-off ceremony for Team India, hosted by the Indian Olympic Association, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

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The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday offered a grand send-off to the Indian contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG), and unveiled the official kit that the athletes will don in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2.The ceremony brought together athletes, support staff, administrators and official sponsors as Team India hopes to forge a successful CWG campaign. A contingent of 124 athletes will represent the nation at the quadrennial competition. The upcoming edition has been cut down to 10 sporting disciplines along with six para-sports.The event in the national capital was attended by Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and IOA president P.T. Usha among other dignitaries.“Today marks the beginning of another proud chapter for Indian sport. Every athlete wearing the India jersey has earned this opportunity through years of hard work, discipline and sacrifice. I have complete confidence that Team India will make the nation proud through its performances. On behalf of the Indian Olympic Association, I wish every member of Team India the very best,” Usha remarked on Tuesday.Mandaviya said that his ministry is committed to providing optimum support to every member of the contingent. “I urge every athlete to compete fearlessly, uphold the highest spirit of sportsmanship, and give their very best. The Government of India stands firmly behind each athlete and remains committed to providing every possible support to help bring glory to the nation,” he said.Former paddler Sharath Kamal graced the occasion and reminisced about his first CWG in Melbourne in 2006. “I did not know much going into it,” Sharath, who participated in five editions and won multiple medals, recalled. “Nobody expected us to win medals. But when we won our first medal in the team event, it was a moment that I still relish. It keeps coming back to me quite often.” Published - July 07, 2026 08:51 pm IST