Mirabai Chanu Leads Weightlifting Squad CWG 2026

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are scheduled from July 23 to August 2 in Glasgow, Scotland. With a more focused programme featuring only 10 sports, Team India is ready to make its mark, headlined by Olympic and Commonwealth stars like Neeraj Chopra, Mirabai Chanu, and Lovlina Borgohain.

Mirabai Chanu, a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist (Gold Coast 2018, Birmingham 2022) and Glasgow 2014 silver medallist, will spearhead the Indian weightlifting team in the women's 48kg category. She missed the Asian Weightlifting Championships in May while recovering from a shoulder injury sustained earlier in the year, but returned to competition and won the national title in Modinagar in February, and heads into Glasgow as one of India's strongest medal bets.

India's Weightlifting Squad: A Mix of Experience and Fresh Talent

India has historically dominated weightlifting at the CWG, topping the medal tally in 2018 and 2022. The 2026 squad blends returning medallists with promising debutants.

Women’s Weightlifting Team:

- Mirabai Chanu (48kg)

- Gyaneshwari Yadav (53kg)

- Bindyarani Devi (58kg) – won silver at 55kg at Birmingham 2022, moving up a weight class for 2026

- Harjinder Kaur (69kg) –won bronze at 71kg at Birmingham 2022, moving down a weight class for 2026

- Sanjana (77kg)

- Martina Devi (+86kg)

Men’s Weightlifting Team:

- Rishikanta Singh (60kg) – Debut

- M Raja (65kg)

- Ajaya Babu (79kg) – Debut

- Dilbag Singh (94kg) – Debut

- Lovepreet Singh (+110kg) – won bronze at 109kg at Birmingham 2022

Weightlifting events are scheduled from July 26 to 30 at the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow. Before the Games, the squad is scheduled to attend a conditioning camp in Birmingham, departing ahead of the Games and reaching Glasgow by July 23.

Full Indian Squad Overview for CWG 2026

Here is a compiled list of announced athletes across major sports (as per latest updates). Several disciplines are still to be confirmed.

Neeraj Chopra: Selection Confirmed

Provisionally named while recovering from a back injury sustained at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships, Neeraj Chopra confirmed his selection by throwing 85.69m at the Doha Diamond League, surpassing the AFI's 82.61m qualifying mark. The reigning 2018 CWG champion now heads to Glasgow to face a highly competitive field featuring multiple 90m throwers..

What Makes This Campaign Special?

- Star Power: Neeraj Chopra returns as the 2018 CWG javelin champion, while Mirabai and Lovlina bring Olympic pedigree.

- Proven Performers: Multiple Birmingham 2022 medallists return for redemption and glory.

- Streamlined Challenge: Fewer sports mean higher focus and tougher competition in each discipline.

The Indian weightlifting squad is scheduled to leave for a conditioning camp in Birmingham before proceeding to Glasgow on July 23.

As the Games approach, expectations are high for India to deliver another impressive medal tally. Mirabai Chanu and the weightlifting team are likely to set the tone early in the competition.

Will India continue its weightlifting dominance? Can Neeraj Chopra defend his legacy? Follow the action as Team India takes on Glasgow 2026!

Stay tuned for updates, athlete profiles, and live coverage as Team India gears up for Commonwealth Games 2026.

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