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India Eyes 5 Medals at Commonwealth Games 2026 Today

India hopes to win 5 medals today. Athletics and boxing events are scheduled.

Mumbai Alert · Sports Desk
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Sports Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 27 July 2026 at 10:18 am
India Eyes 5 Medals at Commonwealth Games 2026 Today

India is looking to significantly add to their medals tally on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign. The athletics contingent will begin their chase for medals, with the men's high jump final featuring a strong Indian contingent, including Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar.

The Indian athletes will be in action across various events, including the men's high jump final, long jump, and 400m hurdles. Murali Sreeshankar will also be competing in the long jump qualification round. The boxing events will feature Sachin Siwach, Ankush, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Sumit Kundu, who will be competing in their respective round-of-16 bouts.

In weightlifting, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Bindyarani Devi, and Valluri Ajaya Babu will look to secure podium finishes in their respective finals. The swimming events will feature Sajan Prakash, Swatik Patil, and Aryan Nehra, who will be competing in the men's 200m butterfly, men's 100m breaststroke SB9, and men's 800m freestyle events, respectively.

The Indian team has already won several medals, including a gold medal by Mirabai Chanu and silver medals by Rishikanta and Raja. The team is currently ranked 8th in the medal tally. The events will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels and Sony LIV.

The schedule for the day includes athletics and para athletics events, starting from 2:30 PM, followed by swimming and para swimming events, and then boxing events. The weightlifting events will take place in the evening. The Indian team will be looking to win as many medals as possible to improve their ranking in the medal tally.

The Commonwealth Games 2026 have been a significant event for Indian athletes, with many of them winning medals and making the country proud. The games have also provided a platform for Indian athletes to showcase their talent and compete with the best athletes from around the world.

The Indian team's performance in the Commonwealth Games 2026 has been impressive so far, and they will be looking to continue their good form in the remaining events. The team's success has been a result of their hard work and dedication, and they will be looking to make the most of the opportunity to win as many medals as possible.

In conclusion, the Indian team will be looking to win 5 medals today, and the events will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels and Sony LIV. The team's performance in the Commonwealth Games 2026 has been impressive so far, and they will be looking to continue their good form in the remaining events.

Frequently asked questions

What time do the athletics events start today?

The athletics events start at 2:30 PM today.

Which Indian athletes are competing in the boxing events today?

Sachin Siwach, Ankush, Sakshi Chaudhary, and Sumit Kundu are competing in the boxing events today.

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