Glasgow: The Commonwealth Games 2026 officially begin on July 23 in Glasgow, Scotland, with athletes from 74 nations competing across multiple sports. India will kick off its campaign with lawn bowls, a discipline that brought historic success in the previous edition.
🗓️ When does Day 1 action begin?
- Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Start time (overall): 2:00 PM IST
- India events begin: Around 4:50 PM IST
India’s opening fixtures will feature both men’s and women’s lawn bowls teams.
📡 Where to watch on TV?
You can catch the live broadcast on:
- Sony Sports Network
- Doordarshan Sports
Additionally, the Games will also be accessible via DD Free Dish.
📱 Live streaming details
For online viewers, the event will be streamed live on:
- Sony LIV (app and website)
This allows fans to follow events on mobile, tablet, or desktop.
🇮🇳 India’s lawn bowls legacy
India will begin with a sport that delivered memorable results at the previous Games:
- 🥇 Women’s fours team won historic gold
- 🥈 Men’s fours team secured silver
The women’s team—featuring Lovely Choubey, Pinki, Nayanmoni Saikia and Rupa Rani Tirkey—made headlines by defeating South Africa in Birmingham 2022.
🔍 What to expect
- India begins its 19th Commonwealth Games appearance
- A 124-member contingent is participating
- Early momentum from lawn bowls could set the tone
✅ Quick summary
- 📅 July 23, starting 2:00 PM IST
- 🇮🇳 India events from ~4:50 PM IST
- 📺 Watch on Sony Sports & Doordarshan Sports
- 📱 Stream on Sony LIV
Conclusion
Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 promises an exciting start, especially for Indian fans eager to see their team build on past lawn bowls success. With multiple viewing options available, you won’t miss a moment of the action.