New Delhi, July 22 -- For a long time, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) has been one of India's most successful multi-sport events, with the country consistently finishing among the top nations in the medal standings.

However, the 2026 CWG edition in Glasgow presents a unique challenge. With the Games featuring only 10 sports, several disciplines that have traditionally contributed heavily to India's medal tally have been dropped.

As a result, the Indian contingent heads to Scotland with fewer opportunities to reach the podium than in previous editions.

Overall, this time around, India will be sending a 125-member contingent to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. This is a decrease in the number of contingents from the 2022 edition that took p...