Impact of Reduced Sports on India’s Medal Prospects in Commonwealth Games 2026

The Commonwealth Games 2026, set to take place in Glasgow, will see a significant change in its sports lineup. Due to budget constraints, the organizing committee has made the decision to reduce the number of sports from previous games to just 10. Notably, sports such as cricket, hockey, wrestling, and shooting have been excluded from the upcoming games.

This reduction could have a substantial impact on India’s performance in terms of medal tally. Historically, India has shown strong performances and achieved numerous medals in these sports. The exclusion of these key sports may affect India’s overall medal prospects and position in the final medal standings.