CWG 2026: India's full schedule for Thursday, 29 July in Glasgow
Synopsis
Thursday at CWG 2026 is India's biggest day yet — Neeraj Chopra opens his javelin campaign, two weightlifting finals could push India's medal count past nine, and Parul Chaudhary chases her maiden Commonwealth Games medal in the 5000m. With cycling and para cycling gold finals also on the card, the night session in Glasgow could reshape India's standings dramatically.
Key Takeaways
Martina Devi Maibam competes in the Women's +86 kg Weightlifting Final at 18:30 on 29 July .
Lovepreet Singh enters the Men's +110 kg Weightlifting Final at 23:00 ; India has already won 7 medals in weightlifting including 1 gold .
Neeraj Chopra , Yash Vir Singh , and Rohit Yadav contest the Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying Round at 14:55 .
Parul Chaudhary runs the Women's 5000m at 01:48 , seeking her first CWG medal.
Lisha Das and the Men's Team Sprint squad are in contention for cycling gold and bronze finals, subject to qualification.
Tejaswin Shankar is in action across five Decathlon events throughout the day.
India's Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow enters a high-stakes Thursday, 29 July, with weightlifters Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh headlining a packed schedule that spans athletics, cycling, lawn bowls, and para track cycling. The two lifters are India's best hopes of extending a weightlifting medal tally that already stands at seven — including one gold and five silver.
Weightlifting Finals in Focus
Martina Devi Maibam takes the platform in the Women's +86 kg Final at 18:30, followed by Lovepreet Singh in the Men's +110 kg Final at 23:00. Both events are medal-round appearances, meaning India is guaranteed a podium finish if either athlete performs to their seeded potential. India's weightlifting unit has been the standout discipline of the campaign so far, and Thursday's two finals could push the overall tally into double figures.
Neeraj Chopra and Athletics Highlights
The athletics programme carries enormous expectation. Neeraj Chopra, alongside Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav, enters the Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying Round at 14:55 — the most-watched event of the day. Tejaswin Shankar is in the thick of the Men's Decathlon, competing across the 100m (14:47), Long Jump (15:20), Shot Put (17:10), High Jump (23:38), and 400m (01:38, next day). Vishal T K contests the Men's 400m Semi Final 1 at 17:40, while Animesh Kujur runs in the Men's 200m Semi Final at 23:43.
In field events, Samardeep Singh Gill and Tajinderpal Singh Toor compete in the Men's Shot Put Final at 23:30. Selva Prabhu T and Praveen Chithravel go in the Men's Triple Jump Qualifying Round at 16:55.
Parul Chaudhary Chases First CWG Medal
Distance runner Parul Chaudhary, who impressed at the Asian Games, lines up in the Women's 5000m at 01:48 (early hours of Friday). Parul is also scheduled for the Women's 3000m Steeplechase later in the Games and is seeking her maiden Commonwealth Games medal. In the Women's Discus Throw Final at 01:10, Nidhi Rani and Seema carry India's hopes in the throws.
Cycling and Para Cycling Contention
Lisha Das competes in the Para Track Cycling Women's C4-C5 4000m Individual Pursuit, with a Qualifying Round at 16:06, a potential Bronze Final at 21:44, and a Gold Final at 21:51 — both subject to qualification. The Men's Team Sprint squad of Rojit Singh Yanglem, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, and reserve Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam qualifies at 17:07, with a Bronze Medal Match at 22:50 and a Gold Medal Match at 22:55, both subject to qualification.
Lawn Bowls and Full Thursday Schedule
On the greens, Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar feature in the Men's Pairs Sectional Play at 19:30, while Nayanmoni Saikia plays the Women's Singles Sectional Play at 20:55. With medal finals running past midnight IST, Thursday promises to be one of India's most consequential days at CWG 2026.
Point of View
But the real narrative is Neeraj Chopra — his javelin qualifying will draw the most global attention and set the tone for Indian athletics at these Games. Parul Chaudhary's 5000m, scheduled past midnight IST, risks flying under the radar despite being one of the more competitive women's distance events India has entered at a Commonwealth Games. The cycling squad's presence in both gold and bronze finals — subject to qualification — signals a quiet depth in Indian track cycling that mainstream coverage consistently underplays.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's schedule for Thursday at CWG 2026 in Glasgow?
India has 22 events on 29 July across athletics, weightlifting, track cycling, para track cycling, and lawn bowls. Key highlights include Neeraj Chopra in the Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying Round at 14:55, Martina Devi Maibam in the Women's +86 kg Weightlifting Final at 18:30, and Lovepreet Singh in the Men's +110 kg Final at 23:00.
How many medals has India won in weightlifting at CWG 2026 so far?
India has won seven medals in weightlifting at CWG 2026, including one gold and five silver. Thursday's two weightlifting finals offer further medal opportunities.
When does Neeraj Chopra compete at CWG 2026 in Glasgow?
Neeraj Chopra is scheduled for the Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying Round at 14:55 on 29 July in Glasgow, alongside Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav.
Who is Parul Chaudhary and why is she notable at CWG 2026?
Parul Chaudhary is an Indian distance runner who impressed at the Asian Games. She competes in the Women's 5000m at 01:48 on 29 July and is seeking her first Commonwealth Games medal; she is also entered in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase later in the tournament.
Which Indian cyclists are competing on Thursday at CWG 2026?
Lisha Das competes in the Para Track Cycling Women's C4-C5 4000m Individual Pursuit, with gold and bronze finals subject to qualification. The Men's Team Sprint squad — Rojit Singh Yanglem, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, and reserve Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam — also has gold and bronze medal matches scheduled, subject to qualification.
