India at CWG 2026: Day 1 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on July 23 in Glasgow
The Commonwealth Games 2026 officially kick off today, July 23, in Glasgow, Scotland, with a grand Opening Ceremony at the OVO Hydro. While the Games commence, Indian athletics fans will have to wait, as track and field events are scheduled to begin later, on July 27 and run through August 1 at Scotstoun Stadium.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games officially get underway today, 23 July 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, marking the start of 11 days of elite multi-sport competition. The Indian contingent begins its campaign on Opening Day with early action on the lawn bowls greens before the grand Opening Ceremony takes place at the OVO Hydro arena in the evening. Where to Watch Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow Live Streaming Online and TV Telecast in India.
Indian athletes will be looking to set a positive tone early in the competition as preliminary fixtures begin ahead of a packed 10-sport programme running through to 2 August.
Early Lawn Bowls Fixtures Kick Off India’s Campaign
India’s Day 1 focus centers on lawn bowls, a discipline in which the nation has made significant strides in recent Commonwealth editions.
The Women’s Pairs squad takes to the greens first at 4:50 PM IST to face Malta in their opening group fixture. Shortly after, the Men’s Singles competition gets underway at 6:15 PM IST, with India going head-to-head against Canada. Both matches serve as critical seeding rounds as athletes aim for a place in the knockout stages later in the week.
Following the early competitive rounds, attention shifts to the iconic OVO Hydro, where the official Opening Ceremony will welcome over 70 Commonwealth nations and territories. India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Glasgow: Check Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in IST.
| Sport | Event / Match | Opponent | Time (IST) |
| Lawn Bowls | Women's Pairs — Group Stage | India vs Malta | 4:50 PM |
| Lawn Bowls | Men's Singles — Group Stage | India vs Canada | 6:15 PM |
| Ceremonial | Opening Ceremony | 12:30 AM |
Glasgow is hosting the Commonwealth Games for the second time, having previously staged the event in 2014. The 2026 edition features a redesigned, compact format centered around four main venues across an eight-mile corridor in the city, including the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. With medal events in swimming, gymnastics, weightlifting, and athletics commencing over the coming days, Team India will aim to build momentum starting from today's opening bowls fixtures.
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