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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 will be a crucial day for the Indian contingent as athletes from athletics, boxing, weightlifting, swimming, para swimming, para athletics and lawn bowls will compete on Wednesday, July 29. With several medal events lined up, India will aim to increase its medal tally and continue its strong campaign at the Games.
After winning two silver medals on Day 6, India will enter Day 7 with high confidence. Star athletes including Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Chaudhary, Manpreet Kaur, Sanjana and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be among the major medal contenders.
CWG 2026 Day 7 Highlights: India’s Biggest Medal Opportunities on July 29
Wednesday will feature multiple medal events where Indian athletes have strong chances of finishing on the podium. From athletics finals to boxing quarter-finals, the day will remain packed with action.
- Men’s Long Jump Final featuring Murali Sreeshankar
- Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final featuring Parul Chaudhary
- Women’s Shot Put Final featuring Manpreet Kaur
- Women’s 77kg Weightlifting Final featuring Sanjana
- Boxing Quarter-finals with six Indian boxers in action
Murali Sreeshankar Leads India’s Athletics Medal Charge at CWG 2026
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Athletics will be one of the main attractions on Day 7, with several Indian athletes competing in important events.
Star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar will compete in the men’s long jump final after securing qualification in his first attempt. He will look to convert his impressive form into a medal-winning performance.
Alongside Sreeshankar, Lokesh Sathyanathan will also represent India in the men’s long jump final.
Other Indian Athletes in Athletics Action:
- Manpreet Kaur - Women’s Shot Put Final
- Parul Chaudhary - Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final
- Tajinderpal Singh Toor - Men’s Shot Put Qualification
- Samardeep Singh Gill - Men’s Shot Put Qualification
- Animesh Kujur - Men’s 200m Heats
- Yashas Palaksha and Santosh Kumar Thamilarasan - Men’s 400m Hurdles Heats
CWG 2026 Boxing Schedule: Six Indian Boxers Eye Guaranteed Medals
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The Indian boxing team will have a golden opportunity to add multiple medals on Wednesday.
Six Indian boxers will compete in quarter-final bouts, and every victory will guarantee at least a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
| Boxer | Event | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Sakshi Chaudhary | Women’s 51kg | Quarter-final |
| Arundhati Chaudhary | Women’s 70kg | Quarter-final |
| Sachin Siwach | Men’s 60kg | Quarter-final |
| Ankush Yadav | Men’s 80kg | Quarter-final |
| Narender Berwal | Men’s 90+kg | Quarter-final |
| Jaismine Lamboria | Women’s 57kg | Quarter-final |
CWG 2026 Weightlifting: Sanjana Eyes Another Medal for India
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After Harjinder Kaur’s historic silver medal in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event, India will look for another podium finish in the sport.
Sanjana will compete in the women’s 77kg final and will aim to continue India’s impressive weightlifting campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
Swimming and Para Sports: Indian Athletes Target Podium Finishes
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Indian swimmers and para athletes will also be in action across several events on Day 7.
Swimming Events
- Sajan Prakash - Men’s 200m Freestyle
- Aneesh S Gowda - Men’s 200m Freestyle
- Aryan Nehra - Men’s 1500m Freestyle Final
Para Swimming Events
- Suyash Narayan Jadhav
- Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni
Both athletes will compete in the men’s 50m freestyle S7 event.
Para Athletics Medal Events
- Devendra Kumar - Men’s Discus Throw Final
- Sagar Thayat - Men’s Discus Throw Final
- Mohammed Basil M - Men’s 100m T47 Final
- Dilip Mahadu Gavit - Men’s 100m T47 Final
CWG 2026 Day 7 Full Schedule: India’s Events and Timings (July 29)
| Time (IST) | Event | Indian Athlete(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Women’s 77kg Weightlifting Final | Sanjana |
| 3:12 PM | Men’s 200m Freestyle Heats | Sajan Prakash, Aneesh S Gowda |
| 3:35 PM | Men’s Shot Put Qualification | Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Samardeep Singh Gill |
| 4:45 PM | Women’s 51kg Boxing Quarter-final | Sakshi Chaudhary |
| 5:30 PM | Women’s 70kg Boxing Quarter-final | Arundhati Chaudhary |
| 6:15 PM | Men’s 60kg Boxing Quarter-final | Sachin Siwach |
| 7:00 PM | Men’s 80kg Boxing Quarter-final | Ankush Yadav |
| 7:30 PM | Men’s 90+kg Boxing Quarter-final | Narender Berwal |
| 11:54 PM | Men’s Long Jump Final | Murali Sreeshankar, Lokesh Sathyanathan |
| 12:31 AM | Women’s Shot Put Final | Manpreet Kaur |
| 1:14 AM | Men’s 1500m Freestyle Final | Aryan Nehra |
| 2:05 AM | Women’s 3000m Steeplechase Final | Parul Chaudhary |
India’s Performance After CWG 2026 Day 6: Two Silver Medals Won
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Harjinder Kaur Creates History in Weightlifting
Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women’s 69kg weightlifting event after delivering a record-breaking performance. She broke Commonwealth Games records in the snatch category and lifted a total of 227kg.
Gulveer Singh Wins Historic 10,000m Silver
Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian male athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000m event.
Boxing Medal Hopes Rise
India’s boxing campaign received a major boost as Lovlina Borgohain, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas and Jadoomani Singh secured medals by reaching the later stages of the competition.
CWG 2026 Day 7: Top Indian Athletes to Watch
- Murali Sreeshankar - Men’s Long Jump
- Parul Chaudhary - Women’s 3000m Steeplechase
- Manpreet Kaur - Women’s Shot Put
- Sanjana - Women’s 77kg Weightlifting
- Indian Boxing Team - Quarter-final Matches
- Suyash Narayan Jadhav - Para Swimming
With multiple medal events and high-profile clashes, CWG 2026 Day 7 could become one of the most important days for India at the Commonwealth Games.
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