India’s CWG 2026 Day 1 LIVE Updates: India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent has suffered a couple of setbacks, as two athletes have been withdrawn. Weightlifer Dilbagh Singh has been withdrawn as India’s quota was reduced to 11 due to Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs), while judoka Arun Kumar has been withdrawn as he’s failed an out-of-competition dope test. Meanwhile, boxer Lovlina Borgohain assured India of its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games even before attending the opening ceremony, where she will serve as the country’s flag bearer. Having received a bye directly into the semi-finals, Lovlina secured a place on the podium before stepping into the ring.
India officially kicks off its campaign in Glasgow on Thursday, with a 124-member contingent aiming to make the most of a drastically reduced competition programme. The nation’s opening assignments feature two lawn bowls matches ahead of the official opening ceremony later in the day. Following historic, medal-winning performances at the 2022 Games, the Indian lawn bowls team arrives in Scotland determined to challenge the world’s best once again.