India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games enters another exciting day on Thursday, July 30, with the Olympic and world champions. Neeraj Chopra he finally gets to make his long-awaited appearance in the men’s javelin throw. After an impressive medal haul during the opening week, India will again have plenty of opportunities to add to its tally, with medal events lined up in athletics and weightlifting.Apart from Neeraj’s return, all eyes will also be on Tejaswin Shankar, who begins his grueling decathlon campaign, while Indian heavyweights Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh will compete for the podium.
Neeraj Chopra headlines India Day
The biggest attraction of the day will undoubtedly be Neeraj Chopra, who begins his campaign in the men’s javelin qualification alongside fellow Indians Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh. Fans will be eager to see the reigning Olympic champion begin his quest for another major international medal.
Several medal events await India
Weightlifters Martina Devi Maibam (female 86+kg) and Lovepreet Singh (male 110+kg) will feature in their respective finals, while athletics will offer medal opportunities in the men’s throw, women’s discus and women’s 5000m.Meanwhile, Tejaswin Shankar will be in action in five decathlon events throughout the day.
Schedule India – Thursday, July 30 (CWG 2026 )
| Time (IST) | sports | player(s) | event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2:40 p.m | Athletics | Tejaswin Shankar | Men’s Decathlon – 100m |
| 2:55 p.m | Athletics | Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh | Men’s javelin throw qualifications |
| 3:20 p.m | Athletics | Tejaswin Shankar | Men’s Decathlon – Long Jump |
| 3:26 PM | Track cycling | India | 4000m men’s qualifying chase team |
| 4:55 PM | Athletics | Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu | Men’s Triple Jump Qualifications |
| 5:10 p.m | Athletics | Tejaswin Shankar | Men’s Decathlon – Launched |
| 5:40 p.m | Athletics | Vishal TK | Men’s 400m semi-final |
| 6:30 p.m | Weights | Martina Devi Maibam | Women’s final 86+kg |
| 7:30 p.m | Bowls | Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh | The men’s doubles section game vs Botswana |
| 8:55 PM | Bowls | Nayanmoni Saikia | Women’s singles match vs Emma Firyana Saroji (Malaysia) |
| 9:58 p.m | Track cycling | India | Men’s 4000m Team Pursuit Final* (subject to qualification) |
| 11:00 PM | Weights | Lovepreet Singh | Men’s 110+kg final |
| 11:30 PM | Athletics | Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Samardeep Singh Gill | Men’s Final |
| 11:37 PM | Athletics | Rejoice Kujur | Men’s 200m semi-final |
| 11:38 PM | Athletics | Tejaswin Shankar | Men’s Decathlon – High Jump |
| 1:10 AM (July 31) | Athletics | Seema Kaliramna, Nidhi Rani | Women’s Discus Throw Final |
| 1:30 AM (July 31) | Athletics | Tejaswin Shankar | Men’s decathlon – 400m |
| 1:48 AM (July 31) | Athletics | Parul Chaudhary | Women’s 5000m Final |