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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2: India Schedule Today, Full Fixtures, Where To Watch

India aims to build on a strong start at the Commonwealth Games with medal hopes in para powerlifting and key events in boxing, swimming and gymnastics.

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24 July 2026 · 3 min read
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2: India Schedule Today, Full Fixtures, Where To Watch

After a promising opening day that saw Lovlina Borgohain secure India's first confirmed boxing medal and Putul Sonowal stun a reigning world champion in lawn bowls, India will look to build its medal tally on Day 2. Para powerlifting headlines Friday's action, while boxing, swimming and gymnastics also get underway in Glasgow.

India At Commonwealth Games 2026: Players To Watch Today

  • Jadumani Singh
  • Srihari Nataraj
  • Kasthuri Rajamani
  • Sudhir Kumar
  • Putul Sonowal

CWG 2026: Where To Watch Commonwealth Games 2026

The live telecast of Day 2 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be available on the Sony Sports Network. Fans in India can watch the live stream of the events on the Sony LIV app and website. The Commonwealth Games 2026 will also be aired live on the DD Sports TV channel via DD Free Dish.

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Day 2 Full Schedule: India's Medal Events Today

Gymnastics Schedule

  • 2:30 p.m. – Tapeshwarnath Das, Swathish KP, Tapan Mohanty and Yogeshwar Singh will compete in the men's team and individual events.
  • 10:00 p.m. – India's gymnasts compete in the men's team final, which is a medal event.

Para Swimming Schedule

  • 3:40 p.m. RVVBK Budigina begins his men's 100m freestyle S13 campaign, with the final scheduled later in the day if he progresses.
  • 12:00 a.m. (July 25) – RVVBK Budigina returns for the men's 100m freestyle S13 final (if he secures qualification).

Swimming Schedule

  • 3:56 p.m. – Srihari Nataraj takes part in the men's 50m backstroke heats, with the semi-finals set for later in the programme if he advances.
  • 12:29 a.m. (July 25) – Srihari Nataraj competes in the men's 50m backstroke semi-final (if he makes the cut).

Para Powerlifting Schedule

  • 5:40 p.m. – Ashok Kumar Malik and Parmjeet Kumar compete in the men's lightweight final, with medals at stake.
  • 7:24 p.m. – Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi feature in the women's lightweight medal event.
  • 10:40 p.m. – Kasthuri Rajamani competes in the women's heavyweight medal event.
  • 12:29 a.m. (July 25) – Jhandu Kumar and Sudhir Kumar compete in the men's heavyweight medal event.

Lawn Bowls Schedule

  • 7:30 p.m. – Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki face South Africa's Thabelo Muvhango and Jacqui van Rensburg in the women's pairs sectional round two fixture.

Boxing Schedule

  • 11:00 p.m. – Jadumani Singh begins India's boxing campaign with a men's 55 kg Round of 32 bout against Scotland's Aaron Cullen.

Commonwealth Games 2026 India Medal Events:

India could win up to four medals in para powerlifting on Friday if favourites deliver, while the swimming, gymnastics and boxing competitions get underway.

India is expected to rely heavily on its para powerlifting squad for medals, with a host of lifters set to feature in the finals at the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow. Ashok Kumar Malik and Parmjeet Kumar will compete in the men's lightweight event, while Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi will line up in the women's lightweight final.

The boxing competition features Jadumani Singh leading the charge in the men's 55 kg category. His opening assignment is a Round of 32 clash against Scotland's Aaron Cullen at the SEC Centre.

Kasthuri Rajamani will be the one to watch in the women's heavyweight category, followed by Sudhir and Jhandu Kumar in the men's heavyweight final, which is scheduled to begin after midnight (IST).

Several medal events headline India's Day 2 campaign, making it one of the busiest days of the Games. Fans planning to follow the action live can check the complete Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2 live streaming and telecast guide for TV channels, online streaming platforms and free viewing options in India.

Friday's performances could significantly boost India's medal tally as several medal events and key qualification rounds unfold across Glasgow.

Note: All timings are listed in Indian Standard Time (IST) in chronological order. Events scheduled after midnight are considered part of the current day's schedule.

Source: NDTV Trending

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