Glasgow 2026: India's Flag and Baton Bearers
Published on Jul 20, 20264 min readBy The Bharat 2030 CWG Team
Mirabai Chanu & Lovlina Borgohain will be India's flag & baton bearers at the Glasgow 2026 opening ceremony. Squad, schedule, venues & how to watch in India.
CWG 2026: India's Stars Shine Bright as Glasgow Prepares for the Commonwealth Games
The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games is just days away, and excitement is building across India. From July 23 to August 2, 2026, Glasgow, Scotland, will host athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories in a compact yet thrilling multi-sport event. Glasgow previously hosted in 2014, and this edition features a streamlined programme across just four venues with 10 sports, including integrated para events.
Flag and Baton Bearers: Mirabai Chanu & Lovlina Borgohain
In a proud moment for Indian sports, Mirabai Chanu has been named the flag bearer, while Lovlina Borgohain will serve as the baton bearer for the Opening Ceremony on July 23 at the OVO Hydro.
This is a fitting honour:
Mirabai has dominated weightlifting at the Commonwealth Games, winning gold in 2018 and 2022. She aims for a third straight title in the women's 48kg category.
Lovlina, yet to win a CWG medal, will look to add to her impressive resume (Olympic bronze, world champion) in the 75kg boxing division.
The new format for the ceremony features individual batons from each nation coming together, adding a unique touch to the event. IOA President PT Usha congratulated the duo, wishing the entire contingent success.
A Historic Stage for Indian Athletes
India is sending a strong contingent of 125 athletes across 13 disciplines. The team is packed with Olympic and world champions who are expected to deliver medals in key events like athletics, boxing, and weightlifting.
Leading the charge are household names:
Neeraj Chopra (Tokyo 2020 gold medallist and Paris 2024 silver medallist in javelin throw).
Mirabai Chanu (Tokyo Olympic silver medallist and two-time CWG gold medallist in weightlifting)
Lovlina Borgohain (Olympic bronze medallist and world champion boxer)
Other standouts include Murali Sreeshankar (long jump), Tejaswin Shankar (high jump/decathlon), Srihari Nataraj (swimming), and Pranati Nayak (gymnastics).
India will compete in both able-bodied and para events, showcasing depth in athletics (the largest contingent), boxing, judo, weightlifting, and more.
Venues and Sports Programme
All action is concentrated within an eight-mile corridor in Glasgow, across four venue clusters:
Scotstoun Stadium: Athletics & Para Athletics
Scottish Event Campus (SEC): the largest hub, spanning three connected venues — the OVO Hydro (Netball, plus Opening/Closing Ceremonies), the SEC Armadillo (Weightlifting & Para Powerlifting), and the SEC Centre (Boxing, Judo, 3x3 Basketball & Wheelchair Basketball, Bowls & Para Bowls)
Tollcross International Swimming Centre: Swimming & Para Swimming
Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome: Track Cycling & Para Track Cycling, Artistic Gymnastics
The sports list includes 3x3 Basketball, Artistic Gymnastics, Athletics, Bowls, Boxing, Judo, Netball, Swimming, Track Cycling, and Weightlifting (with para versions integrated).
Full Schedule Highlights (IST Timings)
Opening Ceremony: July 23, 2026 – 11:30 PM onwards
Athletics: July 27 – August 1 at Scotstoun Stadium, with nearly 60 medal events including a record 16 para athletics events
Competition Days (July 24 – August 1): Multiple sessions daily, typically 1:00 PM–6:30 PM and evening/midnight slots (2:30 PM–2:45 AM IST windows)
Closing Ceremony & Finals: August 2, with major finals in Track Cycling, Judo, Bowls, and Netball etc., starting from 1:00 PM onwards and Closing at 10:30 PM.
Indian viewers should note the 4.5-hour time difference (Glasgow BST to IST).
Evening and late-night sessions in India will feature many medal events.
How to Watch in India
TV: Sony Sports Network and Doordarshan Sports (DD Sports / DD Free Dish)
Live Streaming: Sony LIV (app and website)
Sony Pictures Networks holds exclusive rights. Expect comprehensive coverage of Indian athletes' events.
India's Medal Hopes and Legacy
India has consistently performed well at the Commonwealth Games, and this squad looks poised for a strong showing. With stars like Neeraj, Mirabai, and Lovlina leading the way, plus emerging talents in athletics and swimming, fans can look forward to memorable moments. India's para-athletes will also be one to watch, competing across para athletics, para powerlifting, and para swimming as these events are fully integrated into the programme for the first time in this streamlined format.
Mark your calendars — the Games kick off on July 23. 🏅
Stay tuned for live updates, athlete spotlights, and medal tallies as the action unfolds in Glasgow.
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