With badminton, shooting, and wrestling out of the picture, here’s a quick look at seven Indian athletes who stand a strong chance of clinching a…
1/8The 2026 Commonwealth Games will feature a condensed lineup, allowing only 10 sports in this edition of the quadrennial event. With badminton, shooting, and wrestling excluded, here’s a brief overview of seven Indian athletes poised to earn podium finishes over the next week in Glasgow.
2/81. Neeraj Chopra (Athletics – Javelin Throw): Having made a name as India’s premier athletics figure, Neeraj Chopra heads into Glasgow as a strong contender for the gold. The Olympic and World Champion consistently ranks among the elite javelin throwers globally and aims to secure the Commonwealth title after missing the Birmingham 2022 Games due to injury.
3/82. Murali Sreeshankar (Athletics – Long Jump): After overcoming a lengthy injury setback, Murali Sreeshankar is back as one of India’s top contenders in the field events. The Commonwealth silver medallist and Asian champion has consistently delivered world-class performances and intends to surpass his result from the Birmingham 2022 Games.
4/8No. 3 | Bindyarani Devi (Weightlifting): With a strong track record in weightlifting, Bindyarani Devi has positioned herself as one of India’s most reliable athletes. The Commonwealth champion frequently stands atop international podiums and heads to Glasgow as a serious contender to uphold India’s impressive legacy in the sport.
5/8No. 4 | Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing): Having secured a direct semifinal spot, Lovlina Borgohain is already guaranteed at least a bronze medal. The Olympic bronze medallist and former world champion is one win away from entering the gold-medal match in the women’s 75kg division.
6/8No. 5 | Jaismine Lamboria (Boxing): Following her bronze medal achievement at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Jaismine Lamboria is among India’s top boxing prospects in Glasgow. With a first-round bye, she is just one match away from another podium finish, continuing India’s boxing excellence.
7/8No. 6 | Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Athletics – Shot Put): As one of India’s premier throwers, Tajinderpal Singh Toor arrives in Glasgow with high expectations in the shot put event. The Asian record holder and multiple-time Asian champion consistently achieves throws exceeding 21 meters and aims to secure another Commonwealth victory.
8/8No. 7 | Sarvesh Kushare (Athletics – High Jump): Sarvesh Kushare has risen as one of India’s standout field-event athletes, having become the first high jumper in the nation to achieve a height of 2.30 meters. Ranked among this season’s elite jumpers, he enters Glasgow with genuine aspirations of winning India’s inaugural Commonwealth high jump medal.
