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.