India aims for a top-five finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Organizers face challenges proving a scaled-down event's essence. India's medal prospects are altered by a pruned schedule and absent sports. Athletics, boxing, and weightlifting will carry the medal hopes. Para athletes are also expected to contribute significantly to the tally.

Sports Ministry details CWG preparations

India bank on boxing, athletics and weightlifting to extend top-five CWG run

At the Birmingham Games in 2022, India secured 61 medals, including 22 gold. Half of those medals came from sports that will not feature in Glasgow

India aims for a top-five finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Organizers face challenges proving a scaled-down event's essence. India's medal prospects are altered by a…

The Indian contingent at the CWG 2026 includes 77 male and 48 female athletes across 13 sports disciplines, including para-sports.

The CWG 2026 offers Indian athletes unique opportunities, as noted contenders like Mirabai Chanu, Jaismine Lamboria, and Neeraj Chopra aim for podium success. | Sports News

The 2026 Commonwealth Games may lack top sports, but they offer young athletes a vital platform to excel.

A shortened programme will see wrestlers and shooters missing out but there is plenty to be gained for the track and field athletes