CWG 2026 Day 8 Medal Events: Neeraj Chopra Takes Centre Stage in Athletics; Weightlifters Eye Glory

The Commonwealth Games 2026 enters a crucial phase on Day 8, with India's biggest sporting icon Neeraj Chopra finally beginning his campaign in Glasgow. The Olympic and World Champion headlines a packed day for the Indian contingent, while the nation's weightlifters will also be aiming to add to India's growing medal tally.

Neeraj Chopra, who won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games but missed the Birmingham 2022 edition due to injury, returns to the Commonwealth stage with another title firmly in his sights. The star javelin thrower begins his campaign in the men's javelin qualification, hoping to take the first step towards another historic gold medal for India.

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Apart from Neeraj, India will have multiple medal opportunities in athletics and weightlifting, making Thursday one of the busiest and most important days of the Games.

Neeraj Chopra Headlines India's Athletics Challenge

All eyes will be on Neeraj Chopra as the two-time Olympic medallist makes his much-awaited appearance in Glasgow. Having returned to full fitness, Chopra is among the favourites to reclaim the Commonwealth crown and further cement his legacy as one of India's greatest athletes.

India's athletics challenge also includes several other medal hopefuls. Shot put star Tajinderpal Singh Toor will compete in the men's event, while Parul Chaudhary will aim for a podium finish in the women's 5000m final.

Weightlifters Eye More Medals

India will once again look towards its weightlifting contingent, which has already delivered several medals at the Games. Two Indian lifters will compete in medal events on Thursday as they attempt to continue the country's impressive run in one of its strongest disciplines.

With weightlifting emerging as a major contributor to India's medal tally in Glasgow, expectations remain high for another successful outing.

After a successful opening week that featured gold medals from Mirabai Chanu, Sharmila Dhankar, and Dilip Mahadu Gavit, along with several silver and bronze medals across athletics and weightlifting, India will be hoping to maintain its momentum on Day 8.

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A strong performance from Neeraj Chopra and another productive day in weightlifting could significantly boost the country's medal tally as the Glasgow Commonwealth Games enter the business end of the competition.

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