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India at CWG 2026 Day 1 Schedule: Full list of Indian athletes in action on Thursday
While the Opening Ceremony will be the dominant feature of the first day, three of India's lawn bowlers will be in action before that.
India, who finished fourth in the 2022 Birmingham Games with 61 medals, will be relying on a handful of disciplines like athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and judo to deliver podium finishes. (PTI Photo)
The 2026 Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday. India has sent a contingent of 126 athletes, significantly lesser than the one that was sent to Birmingham for 2022. While the dominant feature of the opening day will be the Opening Ceremony, scheduled to start from Friday 12.30am IST, three of the Indians from the contingent will be competing before the event itself in bowls at the SEC Centre. The backdrop to the event will be provided by the OVO Hydro, where the opening ceremony will be held.
Day 1 Events:
Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki will be up against Malta’s Connie and Rebecca Rixon in the women’s pairs sectional play at 4.50pm IST. Later, Putul Sonowal faces Canada’s Ryan Bester at 6.15pm IST in men’s singles sectional play.
| Sport | Event | Name of athlete | Stage | Opponent (Country) | Time (IST) | Venue |
| Bowls | Women’s Pairs | Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki | Sectional play | Connie Rixon and Rebecca Rixon (Malta) | 4.50pm (tentative) | SEC Centre |
| Bowls | Men’s Singles | Putul Sonowal | Sectional play | Ryan Bester (Canada) | 6.15pm (tentative) | SEC Centre |
It is to be noted that the matches could get delayed depending on previous matxches of the day. Tirkey and Pinki’s fixture is is listed as the second match in Section B, with all matches set to begin at 4.50pm IST. Similarly, Sonowal’s match is scheduled as second in Section D, with all matches begining at 6.15pm IST.
The opening ceremony will take place at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. The event will kick off at 8 PM BST, which corresponds to 12.30am IST on Friday.
India, who finished fourth in the 2022 Birmingham Games with 61 medals, will be relying on a handful of disciplines like athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and judo to deliver podium finishes. Despite the reduced squad, the contingent features a mix of experienced campaigners and promising youngsters eager to make their mark on the global stage.
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