India at CWG 2026: Day 8 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on July 30 in Glasgow
Catch India's full schedule for Day 8 (July 30, 2026) of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with all event timings converted to IST. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra kicks off his javelin throw campaign, while athletes like Martina Devi Maibam, Lovepreet Singh, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, and Parul Chaudhary eye medals in weightlifting and athletics finals.
Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, promises an action-packed schedule for the Indian contingent, with several athletes poised to vie for medals. As of July 30, 2026, India stands 8th in the medal tally with a total of 15 medals, including 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze. Today, the spotlight will firmly be on athletics, particularly with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra beginning his javelin throw campaign, and multiple medal events in weightlifting and track and field. India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: Dilip Gavit Wins Gold; Basil, Sreeshankar Settle for Silver.
India's Schedule on Day 8 (July 30, 2026)
Indian athletes will be competing across Athletics, Weightlifting, Track Cycling, and Lawn Bowls, with several high-stakes finals lined up. All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
| Sport | Event | Athletes Involved | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon 100m | Tejaswin Shankar | 2:40 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Javelin Throw Qualifying (Group A) | Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh | 2:55 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon Long Jump | Tejaswin Shankar | 3:20 PM |
| Track Cycling | Men's 4000m Team Pursuit Qualifying | Indian Cycling Team (David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam) | 3:26 PM |
| Track Cycling | Women's C4-C5 4000m Individual Pursuit Qualifying | Lisha Das | 4:06 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Triple Jump Qualifying | Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu | 4:55 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon Shot Put | Tejaswin Shankar | 5:10 PM |
| Athletics | Men's 400m Semifinal | Vishal TK | 5:40 PM |
| Weightlifting | Men's 110kg Final (Medal Event) | 2:00 PM | |
| Weightlifting | Women's +86kg Final (Medal Event) | Martina Devi Maibam | 6:30 PM |
| Lawn Bowls | Men's Pairs Sectional Play vs Botswana | Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh | 7:30 PM |
| Lawn Bowls | Women's Singles Sectional Play vs Malaysia | Nayanmoni Saikia vs Emma Firyana Saroji | 8:55 PM |
| Track Cycling | Women's C4-C5 4000m Individual Pursuit Final (Medal Event) | Lisha Das (if qualified) | 9:44 PM |
| Track Cycling | Men's Team Sprint Final (Medal Event) | Indian Cycling Team (David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam) (if qualified) | 10:50 PM |
| Weightlifting | Men's +110kg Final (Medal Event) | Lovepreet Singh | 11:00 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Shot Put Final (Medal Event) | Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Samardeep Singh Gill | 11:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon High Jump | Tejaswin Shankar | 11:38 PM |
| Athletics | Men's 200m Semifinal | Animesh Kujur | 11:43 PM (early hours of July 31) |
| Athletics | Women's Discus Throw Final (Medal Event) | Nidhi Rani, Seema Kaliramna | 1:10 AM IST (early hours of July 31) |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon 400m | Tejaswin Shankar | 1:30 AM IST (early hours of July 31) |
| Athletics | Women's 5000m Final (Medal Event) | Parul Chaudhary | 1:48 AM IST (early hours of July 31) |
Key Medal Hopes for India on Day 8 at CWG 2028
Day 8 presents several significant medal opportunities for India. In athletics, all eyes will be on Neeraj Chopra as he begins his javelin throw qualification, a path he is expected to navigate with ease en route to the final. The Men's Shot Put Final will see Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill aiming for a podium finish. Additionally, in weightlifting, Martina Devi Maibam in the Women's +86kg final and Lovepreet Singh in the Men's +110kg final represent strong medal prospects. Para-athlete Lisha Das, if she qualifies, could also clinch a medal in the Women's C4-C5 4000m Individual Pursuit. Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Head-to-Head Record in Javelin Events Ahead of CWG 2026 Clash.
With a strong contingent and several athletes in contention across various disciplines, Day 8 is set to be another thrilling chapter for India at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. The nation eagerly awaits more triumphs and additions to its impressive medal tally.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 30, 2026 10:43 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
