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Neeraj Chopra, Animesh Kujur headline India's athletics squad for 2026 Commonwealth Games
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The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced a 32-member athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The squad includes Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and national record holder Tejas Shirse.
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Key Numbers
32members in Indian athletics team
10women in Indian athletics team
2026year of Commonwealth Games
July 22 to August 2Commonwealth Games dates
13.27seconds for Tejas Shirse's 110m hurdles record
Who's Involved
Neeraj Chopra
Star javelin thrower headlining the men's athletics squad
Animesh Kujur
Athlete selected for the men's athletics squad
Tejas Ashok Shirse
National record holder in 110m hurdles selected for the squad
Parul Chaudhary
Athlete selected for the women's athletics squad
Athletics Federation of India (AFI)
Announced the Indian athletics team
↳ Why This Matters
The announcement signals the early preparations for India's athletics contingent for a major international multi-sport event, highlighting key athletes and their potential participation.
Key facts
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced a 32-member Indian athletics team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Games will be held in Glasgow from July 22 to August 2.
Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, headlines the men's squad.
Tejas Shirse, holder of the national record in 110m hurdles, is also part of the team.
The women's squad includes Parul Chaudhary, Pooja, Manpreet Kaur, Seema, Nidhi Rin, Ravina, Priyanka, Ansa Babu, Rashdeep Kaur, and Neeru Pathak.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced its 32-member athletics team, including 10 women, for the 2026 Commonwealth Games scheduled to take place in Glasgow from July 22 to August 2. The men's squad features prominent athletes such as two-time Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, Animesh Kujur, and Gurindervir Singh. Tejas Shirse, who recently set a new national record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 13.27 seconds, has also secured a spot in the team. The women's contingent includes Parul Chaudhary, who will compete in the 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events, Pooja in high jump, Manpreet Kaur in shot put, Seema and Nidhi Rin in discus throw, and Ravina and Priyanka in the 10,000m race walk. Additionally, Ansa Babu, Rashdeep Kaur, and Neeru Pathak have been selected for the 4x400m relay.
Frequently asked questions
The Games are scheduled to be held from July 22 to August 2, 2026.
The squad is headlined by Neeraj Chopra and includes Tejas Shirse, Animesh Kujur, Gurindervir Singh, and Parul Chaudhary.
The Indian athletics team comprises 32 members, with 10 of them being women.
What Happens Next
01The 2026 Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 22 to August 2.
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