The Commonwealth Games 2026 will kick off in Glasgow from July 23 (Thursday). India, who usually are one of the biggest medal earners in the Games for the past few editions. However, the situation this season is a bit challenging for India, as several of their traditional medal goldmines, including wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, and cricket have been removed entirely. As a result, India is fielding a leaner, highly focused squad of 125 athletes. With a narrower field of events, the margin for error is smaller, and every result will have a greater impact on India’s overall standing.
