India at CWG 2026: Day 8 Full Schedule of Indian Athletes in Action Today on July 31 in Glasgow
Catch India's comprehensive schedule for Day 9 (July 31, 2026) at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, featuring medal events in Athletics including Neeraj Chopra in Javelin and Tejaswin Shankar in Decathlon, alongside Men's Triple Jump and 400m Hurdles Finals. Witness crucial Boxing semi-finals with stars like Lovlina Borgohain, Preeti Pawar, and Ankush.
As the 2026 Commonwealth Games enter its ninth day, Indian athletes are set to deliver a power-packed performance on Friday, July 31. With a commendable tally of 17 medals already secured – 3 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze – the Indian contingent is eager to push for more podium finishes across multiple disciplines. Today's schedule promises intense competition, particularly in several athletics finals and numerous boxing semi-finals, offering significant medal prospects for the nation. India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: Lovepreet Singh Wins Silver, Seema Kaliramna Adds Bronze.
India is participating in its 19th Commonwealth Games. The country has sent a robust contingent of 122 athletes across ten sports to the Games, hosted in Glasgow, Scotland, which are nearing their conclusion, and every event from here on holds immense importance.
India's Key Events on Day 9 (July 31, 2026)
Indian fans can look forward to a day filled with thrilling contests. Here's a detailed look at who's competing and when:
| Sport | Event | Athletes/Team | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon 110m Hurdles | Tejaswin Shankar | 02:35 PM |
| Boxing | Women's 54kg Semifinal | Preeti Pawar vs Catherine Mwape (Zambia) | 03:15 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon Discus Throw | Tejaswin Shankar | 03:20 PM |
| Judo | Men's -60kg Round of 16 | Harsh Singh vs Chikondi Kathewera (Malawi) | 03:30 PM onwards |
| Judo | Women's -52kg Round of 16 | Shraddha Chopade vs Jane Massaquoi (Sierra Leone) | 03:30 PM onwards |
| Judo | Men's -66kg Round of 16 | Rohit Basir Majgul vs Samuel Ribeiro (Mozambique) | 03:30 PM onwards |
| Judo | Women's -48kg Quarterfinal | Asmita Dey vs Eva Ewing (Scotland) | 03:30 PM onwards |
| Judo | Women's -57kg Quarterfinal | Yamini Mourya vs TBD | 03:30 PM onwards |
| Athletics | Mixed 4x400m Relay Heats | Vishal TK, Rajesh Ramesh, Rashdeep Kaur, Ansa Babu, Neeru Pathak | 04:05 PM |
| Boxing | Men's 80kg Semifinal | Ankush Panghal vs Joshua Ofori (Canada) | 04:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon Pole Vault | Tejaswin Shankar | 05:00 PM |
| Bowls | Men's Pairs Sectional Play | Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh vs Falkland Islands | 05:15 PM |
| Track Cycling | Men's 4000m Individual Pursuit Round 1 | Dinesh Kumar, Harshveer Singh Sekhon | 04:59 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Triple Jump Final | Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu | 06:00 PM (Medal Event) |
| Boxing | Women's 57kg Semifinal | Jaismine Lamboria vs Rapelang Maselela (Lesotho) | 07:15 PM |
| Boxing | Women's 70kg Semifinal | Arundhati Choudhary vs Rosie Eccles (Wales) | 07:30 PM |
| Boxing | Men's 55kg Semifinal | Jadumani Singh Mandengbam vs Philip Haoseb (Namibia) | 08:15 PM |
| Track Cycling | Men's Keirin First Round | Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Jemsh Singh Keithellakpam | 08:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon Javelin Throw | Tejaswin Shankar | 11:30 PM |
| Boxing | Women's 51kg Semifinal | Sakshi Chaudhary vs Amber-Jane Wall (Canada) | 11:30 PM |
| Athletics | Men's Javelin Throw Final | Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash Vir Singh | 12:45 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) (Medal Event) |
| Boxing | Women's 75kg Semifinal | Lovlina Borgohain vs Tarona Taafaki (Tuvalu) | 12:45 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) |
| Athletics | Men's Decathlon 1500m (Final Event) | Tejaswin Shankar | 01:05 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) |
| Boxing | Men's 60kg Semifinal | Sachin Siwach vs Owain Harris-Allan (Wales) | 01:00 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) |
| Athletics | Men's 400m Hurdles Final | Yashas Palaksha, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan | 01:30 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) (Medal Event) |
| Boxing | Men's +90kg Semifinal | Narender Berwal vs Nigel Paul (Trinidad and Tobago) | 01:30 AM IST (early hours of Aug 1) |
(Please note: All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). Glasgow, Scotland, operates on British Summer Time (BST), with IST being 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of BST.)
Medal Prospects and Athletes to Watch
The spotlight today will be on Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh in the Men's Javelin Throw Final, where India has strong medal prospects. Tejaswin Shankar will be resuming his Decathlon campaign with several events, including the 1500m final event where overall medals will be decided. Additionally, Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu will be battling for a medal in the Men's Triple Jump Final. In boxing, ten Indian pugilists, including Lovlina Borgohain (who was also India's baton bearer at the opening ceremony), Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, Arundhati Choudhary, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sakshi Chaudhary, Sachin Siwach, and Narender Berwal will be fighting for a spot in their respective finals. Their performances could significantly boost India's medal hopes as the tournament progresses. Indian judokas Harsh Singh, Shraddha Chopade, Rohit Basir Majgul, Asmita Dey, and Yamini Mourya will also begin their campaigns in various preliminary and quarterfinal rounds. Lastly, Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan will be competing in the Men's 400m Hurdles Final. Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Head-to-Head Record in Javelin Events Ahead of CWG 2026 Clash.
Fans can catch all the action live on various platforms. In India, coverage is available on the Sony Sports Network and DD Sports, with live streaming options on the SonyLIV app.
As Day 9 unfolds, the Indian contingent will be giving their all to bring more glory to the nation. With several medal events and crucial semi-finals on the cards, July 31 promises to be an unforgettable day for Indian sports enthusiasts, potentially adding more accolades to India's Commonwealth Games journey.
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