Commonwealth Games 2026, July 29: Full India schedule, medal events and key fixtures Day 7

India will chase medals in weightlifting, athletics, para athletics and swimming on Day 7 of CWG 2026, while six boxers fight for semifinal spots on July 29.

Updated on: Jul 29, 2026, 06:02:41 IST

Written by Aditya Maheshwari

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Day 7 of the Commonwealth Games promises to be another important one for India as the contingent looks to build on its medal haul in Glasgow. The country will have an early opportunity to add to its tally with Sanjana competing in the women's 77kg weightlifting event. In para athletics, Devender Kumar, Sagar Thayat, Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit will be among the medal contenders, while Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni will hope to progress from the heats and qualify for the men's 50m freestyle S7 final in para swimming. India will also be in contention in athletics, with several athletes featuring in medal events across the day. Meanwhile, the boxing ring will be packed with Indian action as six pugilists enter the quarterfinal stage. Sakshi Choudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Yadav, Narender Berwal and Jaismine Lamboria will all be looking to book semifinal spots and move one step closer to the podium.

Tajinderpal Singh Toor will be action on Day 7 (REUTERS)

Here's India's schedule for Wednesday, July 29, at the 2026 Commonwealth Games:

2:00 PM: Weightlifting – Women's 77kg Final (Medal Event): Sanjana

3:12 PM: Swimming – Men's 200m Freestyle Heats: Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S. Gowda

3:35 PM: Athletics – Men's Shot Put Qualification: Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill

3:44 PM: Para Swimming – Men's 50m Freestyle S7 Heats: Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni

4:02 PM: Athletics – Men's 200m Heats: Animesh Kujur

4:45 PM: Boxing – Women's 51kg Quarterfinal: Sakshi Choudhary vs Caitlin Fryers (Northern Ireland)

5:30 PM: Boxing – Women's 70kg Quarterfinal: Arundhati Choudhary vs Morgan Henderson (New Zealand)

6:15 PM: Boxing – Men's 60kg Quarterfinal: Sachin Siwach vs Treasure Moremi (Botswana)

7:00 PM: Boxing – Men's 80kg Quarterfinal: Ankush Yadav vs Jade Micock (Seychelles)

7:30 PM: Boxing – Men's 90+kg Quarterfinal: Narender Berwal vs Michael Seko (Samoa)

8:55 PM: Bowls – Men's Pairs Sectional Play: India (Dinesh Kumar and Navneet Singh) vs Namibia

11:00 PM: Boxing – Women's 57kg Quarterfinal: Jaismine Lamboria vs Elise Glynn (England)

11:51 PM: Swimming – Men's 200m Freestyle Final (Medal Event, if qualified): Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S. Gowda

11:54 PM: Athletics – Men's Long Jump Final (Medal Event): Sreeshankar Murali and Lokesh Satyanathan

12:03 AM: Athletics – Men's 400m Hurdles Heats: Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan

12:31 AM: Athletics – Women's Shot Put Final (Medal Event): Manpreet Kaur

12:46 AM: Para Swimming – Men's 50m Freestyle S7 Final (Medal Event, if qualified): Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni

12:55 AM: Para Athletics – Men's Discus Throw F42-44/F61-64 Final (Medal Event): Devender Kumar and Sagar Thayat

1:10 AM: Bowls – Women's Singles Sectional Play: Nayanmoni Saikia vs Caroline Whitehead (Isle of Man)

1:14 AM: Swimming – Men's 1500m Freestyle Final (Medal Event): Aryan Nehra

1:42 AM: Para Athletics – Men's 100m T47 Final (Medal Event): Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit

2:05 AM: Athletics – Women's 3000m Steeplechase Final (Medal Event): Parul Choudhary

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Aditya Maheshwari
Aditya Maheshwari is a Chief Content Producer and sports journalist with over seven years of experience covering the sports beat across formats and platforms. A cricket-first reporter by profession, he also follows football closely and considers it an integral part of his sporting journey. His work is shaped by a strong on-ground understanding of the game and an ability to translate match-day moments into clear, engaging stories that connect with readers across digital audiences. Over the years, he has developed a balanced approach that combines factual accuracy with narrative clarity, ensuring that both breaking developments and deeper insights are presented with context. Aditya has reported from the field at several major tournaments, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Indian Premier League, and the Indian Super League. First-hand coverage of these events has strengthened his ability to read the pulse of high-pressure contests, whether through live reporting, post-match analysis, or long-form storytelling. Working closely around teams, venues, and evolving storylines has helped him develop a strong sense of timing and editorial judgment. While cricket remains his primary focus, Aditya regularly reports on football and keeps a close watch on other sports such as tennis, hockey, and badminton. His wide-ranging interest allows him to approach stories with broader perspective, understanding how different sporting ecosystems function and evolve. Comfortable in fast-paced digital newsrooms, Aditya is well-versed in modern sports coverage, from live blogs and real-time updates to in-depth analysis and audience-focused storytelling. He believes in keeping sports writing simple, accurate, and grounded, with emphasis on clarity over complexity. At the core of his work lies a commitment to credible reporting and telling stories that go beyond the numbers on the scoreboard, highlighting the people, preparation, and pressure behind every performance.Read More

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