Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will be among the major Indian athletes in action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Thursday as he begins his campaign in the men’s javelin throw qualification event. India will also open its campaign in track cycling, while competitions in athletics, weightlifting and lawn bowls continue at the Games, according to ESPN. Chopra’s javelin qualification will be one of the key events for India, with the star athlete aiming to secure a place in the final and continue the country’s strong run in athletics.
Tejaswin Shankar is also scheduled to begin his decathlon campaign. However, his participation could depend on his fitness after his knee flared up during the men’s high jump final on Monday night. In weightlifting, Martina Devi Maibam will compete in the women’s 86+kg category, while Lovepreet Singh will be in action in the men’s 110+kg event, with both athletes looking to add to India’s medal tally, according to ESPN. The track cycling programme will also get underway, with Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam and David Beckham Elkatohchoongo among the Indian cyclists set to compete.
