The final list comprises 22 male and 10 female athletes, filling India's allotted quota for the Games. Among the headline names is Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra, whose inclusion remains subject to meeting selection requirements before the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The men's squad features a strong presence in the jumps and throws events, with athletes such as M Sreeshankar, Tejaswin Shankar, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Praveen Chithravel and Rohit Yadav making the cut. On the track, Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur and Gulveer Singh will spearhead India's sprint and distance-running challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women's section, Parul Chaudhary headlines the endurance events, while Manpreet Kaur, Seema and Nidhi Rani will carry India's hopes in the throws. Ravina and Priyanka have been selected in the 10,000m race walk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
A separate mixed 4x400m relay pool consisting of Vishal T.K., Rajesh Ramesh, Ansa Babu, Rashdeep Kaur and Neeru Pathak has also been named.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World Athletics vice-president and former AFI president Adille Sumariwalla said the selections were made in accordance with the federation's previously announced policy, including consideration of athletes who competed overseas with prior approval.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have selected the team today. As you are aware that we have a quota of 32 athletes. We have selected 22 men and 10 women to fill the quota. As we have mentioned earlier, our selection has been as per the policy of AAFI. We have also in the policy mentioned that athletes who have asked for special permission, who have participated abroad, taken prior permission, their performances have been taken into consideration,\u201d Adille Sumariwalla said while addressing the media during a virtual press conference on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
One of the key talking points from the announcement was the conditional selection of Neeraj Chopra and triple jumper Selva Prabhu. Both athletes have sought consideration based on performances scheduled before the Games, with the federation agreeing to review their results before confirming their participation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Explaining the decision, Sumariwalla said the selection committee had taken into account requests from athletes competing outside the domestic circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThere are two people who we have selected and they have requested that their performances, one in the coming interstate meet be considered. That is Selva Prabhu who is also an NCAA athlete as well as Neeraj who has requested that he would be participating in a couple of competitions before the Commonwealth Games. If he achieves his qualifying standard, he has also requested to be selected. Neeraj would participate in a couple of international meets before the Commonwealth Games,\u201d Sumariwalla added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The announcement marks the beginning of India's final preparations for Glasgow 2026, where the athletics team will be expected to contribute significantly to the country's overall medal tally. With a blend of proven international performers and rising talent, the federation has opted for a squad designed to maximise opportunities across a wide range of disciplines while staying within the strict athlete quota allotted for the Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India squad at CWG 2026:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Men:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gurindervir Singh \u2013 100m, Animesh Kujur \u2013 200m, Gulveer Singh \u2013 5000m, 10,000m, Tejas Ashok Shirse \u2013 110m hurdles, Yashas P \u2013 400m hurdles, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan \u2013 400m hurdles, Sarvesh Anil Kushare \u2013 High jump, Adarsh Ram J \u2013 High jump, Dev Meena \u2013 Pole vault, Kuldeep Kumar \u2013 Pole vault, M. Sreeshankar \u2013 Long jump, Lokesh Sathyanathan \u2013 Long jump, Praveen Chithravel \u2013 Triple jump, Selva Prabhu* \u2013 Triple jump, Samardeep Singh Gill \u2013 Shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor \u2013 Shot put, Neeraj Chopra* \u2013 Javelin throw, Rohit Yadav \u2013 Javelin throw, Yash Vir Singh \u2013 Javelin throw, Tejaswin Shankar \u2013 Decathlon, High jump<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Parul Chaudhary \u2013 3000m steeplechase, 5000m, Pooja \u2013 High jump, Manpreet Kaur \u2013 Shot put, Seema \u2013 Discus throw, Nidhi Rani \u2013 Discus throw, Ravina \u2013 10,000m race walk, Priyanka \u2013 10,000m race walk<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Women<\/p>\r\n\r\n
(Neeraj Chopra and Selva Prabhu's selection is subject to their performance before the Commonwealth Games 2026)<\/p>\r\n\r\n