When will Neeraj Chopra be in action at Commonwealth Games 2026?
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Neeraj Chopra is one of India’s leading medal contenders in Glasgow
The Commonwealth Games 2026 start on Thursday, July 23, in Glasgow. India, which finished fourth in Birmingham 2022 with 61 medals, including 22 golds, will look for a similarly fruitful or even better outing this year.
With several sports being removed from this edition, including hockey, table tennis, and badminton, India’s medal ambitions have taken a big hit. However, the nation has named a strong athletics contingent, with India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, being one of those hoping to claim the top prize in the javelin throw.
The two-time Olympic medallist will face one of the biggest showdowns in the tournament when he goes up against his arch-nemesis, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. This duo produced one of the biggest rivalries heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics, where Nadeem beat Chopra to win gold.
Along with Mirabai Chanu and Gurvinder Singh, Neeraj is among the most successful athletes to headline the Indian contingent in the CWG.
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The javelin thrower will have a point to prove in the upcoming tournament as he had to withdraw from the previous edition due to a groin injury and will look to add to the gold medal he won in the 2018 Gold Coast Games.
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Chopra’s schedule at Commonwealth Games 2026
The athletics and para-athletics events will start on July 27 and end on August 2. 32 athletes from India will take part in the events, including 11 para athletes.
- Day 1 (July 27): 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- Day 2 (July 28): 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- Day 3 (July 29): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- Day 4 (July 30): 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AM
- Day 5 (July 31): 2:30 PM to 6:15 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:45 AM
- Day 6 (August 1): 2:30 PM to 6:15 PM, 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
Where and when will Commonwealth Games 2026 take place?
The Commonwealth Games 2026 will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.
When will Neeraj Chopra be in action at Commonwealth Games 2026?
He will compete in the men’s javelin throw at the Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow. His event falls within the athletics schedule from July 27 to August 1, 2026. Details are below:
Day 1 (July 27): 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AMDay 2 (July 28): 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AMDay 3 (July 29): 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AMDay 4 (July 30): 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:30 AMDay 5 (July 31): 2:30 PM to 6:15 PM, 11:00 PM to 2:45 AMDay 6 (August 1): 2:30 PM to 6:15 PM, 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
How many medals has Neeraj Chopra won in the Commonwealth Games?
Neeraj Chopra has won 1 medal in the Commonwealth Games. He secured a gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.
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Ashwathy is a freelance sports writer with a background in athletics, sports science, and sports management. She specializes in Olympic sports—particularly athletics—and is passionate about athlete storytelling, performance analysis, and competition coverage.