India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly successful Birmingham campaign four years ago.

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.