New Delhi, July 22 -- The wait is finally over as India gears up for another Commonwealth Games (CWG) campaign, with Scotland's Glasgow hosting the upcoming edition from 23 July to 2 August.

India has sent a 125-member athlete contingent to the Commonwealth Games, far lower than the 215-member contingent that travelled to Birmingham four years ago. This is because of the absence of several traditional sporting disciplines such as cricket, badminton and wrestling.

After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host in 2023 due to rising costs, Glasgow stepped in to save the Games. However, the Scottish city agreed to host only on the condition that the event would be significantly smaller and make use of existing venues. As a result,...