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When Do the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 Start? Here's What's Happening on the First Two Days
India fields a reduced 126-member team after several medal sports were left off the 2026 program, officials said.
- The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow on Thursday, July 23, 2026, with India sending a 126-member squad, significantly smaller than in previous editions.
- Glasgow stepped in as host after Victoria abandoned plans due to spiraling costs, forcing organizers to scale back the event to 10 sports, down from over 20 at the 2022 Games.
- India's contingent relies on athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and judo for podium finishes, with lawn bowls athletes kicking off competition today at the SEC Hall 3 venue.
- The OVO Hydro hosts the opening ceremony tonight, featuring Scottish artist KT Tunstall, while TNT Sports holds broadcast rights for the first time, replacing the BBC.
- Over 3,000 athletes from 74 nations and territories will compete across 10 days of action as the Games run through August 2, 2026.
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