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Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6 Live Updates: Indian athletes have the chance to win or guarantee at least 11 medals on Day 6 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In para swimming, India's Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam are in medal contention after qualifying for the final of the Men's 50m Freestyle S13 event. Attention now shifts to a blockbuster evening lineup. Five Indian boxers enter the ring for their quarter-final bouts, where a win assures them of at least a bronze medal. On the track and field, Pooja Singh competes in the Women's High Jump Final, and Gulveer Singh lines up for the Men's 10,000m Final. Over on the weightlifting platform, India has two major medal chances with Nirupama Devi Seram (Women's 63kg Final, 6:30 PM) and Harjinder Kaur (Women's 69kg Final, 11:00 PM IST) set to compete. (India's Medal Tally | Today's Schedule)

List of medal events:

6:30 PM: Weightlifting - Nirupama Devi Seram in Women's 63kg Final (Medal Event)

10:30 PM: Boxing - Preeti Pawar vs Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland) in Women's 54kg Quarterfinal

11:00 PM: Boxing - Priya Ghanghas vs Niamh Mitchell (Scotland) in Women's 60kg Quarterfinal

11:00 PM: Weightlifting - Harjinder Kaur in Women's 69kg Final (Medal Event)

11:30 PM: Boxing - Parveen Hooda vs Sacha Hickey (England) in Women's 65kg Quarterfinal

11:35 PM: Athletics - Pooja Singh in Women's High Jump Final (Medal Event)

11:37 PM: Para Swimming - Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam in Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Final

12:15 AM: Boxing - Jadumani Singh vs Mwengo Mwale (Zambia) in Men's 55kg Quarterfinal

12:55 AM: Athletics - Gulveer Singh in Men's 10,000m Final (Medal Event)

1:30 AM: Boxing - Kapil Pokhariya vs Robert McNulty (Scotland) in Men's 90kg Quarterfinal

Here are the Live Updates of Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games 2026, straight from Glasgow: 

Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Weightlifting next!

Nirupama Devi Seram eyes gold in the Women's 63kg weightlifting final at the SEC Armadillo. She will be in action at 6:30 PM.

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Vishal TK enters semis!

Sprinter Vishal TK has qualified for the semi-finals of the Men's 400m after finishing 13th in Round 1 with a time of 46.49. The semi-finals will take place on Thursday.

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Budigina and Ali enter S13 final!

More good news from swimming as India's Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam have qualified for the final of the Men's 50m Freestyle S13. Budigina finished sixth in the heats, while Ali finished eighth.

Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Rajesh Ramesh out of medal race!

India's Rajesh Ramesh is out of medal contention in the Men's 400m event, as he languishes in 17th spot at the end of Heat 4. The onus is now on Vishal TK, who is competing in Heat 6.

Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Good news from Swimming!

India's Srihari Nataraj has qualified for the Men's 100m Backstroke semi-finals. Nataraj finished fifth in his heat and 13th overall to seal a berth in the semi-finals, which will take place at 1:33 AM IST on Wednesday.

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Ramesh in Heat 3!

Rajesh Ramesh finishes third in Heat 3 with a time of 47.43. He had to turn on the afterburners after trailing early on.

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Men's 100m heats underway!

The focus shifts to athletics as the Men's 400m Round 1 heats are underway. India's Rajesh Ramesh will run in Heat 3, while Vishal TK hits the track in Heat 6.

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: How many medals can India win on Day 6?

Indian athletes have the chance to win or guarantee at least 11 medals today. Here are the events that can increase India's medal tally:

4:57 PM: Para Swimming - Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam in Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Heats (Final later if they qualify)

6:30 PM: Weightlifting - Nirupama Devi Seram in Women's 63kg Final (Medal Event)

10:30 PM: Boxing - Preeti Pawar vs Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland) in Women's 54kg Quarterfinal

11:00 PM: Boxing - Priya Ghanghas vs Niamh Mitchell (Scotland) in Women's 60kg Quarterfinal

11:00 PM: Weightlifting - Harjinder Kaur in Women's 69kg Final (Medal Event)

11:30 PM: Boxing - Parveen Hooda vs Sacha Hickey (England) in Women's 65kg Quarterfinal

11:35 PM: Athletics - Pooja Singh in Women's High Jump Final (Medal Event)

12:15 AM: Boxing - Jadumani Singh vs Mwengo Mwale (Zambia) in Men's 55kg Quarterfinal

12:55 AM: Athletics - Gulveer Singh in Men's 10,000m Final (Medal Event)

1:10 AM: Lawn Bowls - Nayanmoni Saikia vs Amy Williams (Wales) in Women's Singles Sectional Play

1:30 AM: Boxing - Kapil Pokhariya vs Robert McNulty (Scotland) in Men's 90kg Quarterfinal

Note- Start of some of these events may vary

Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Swimming action to follow!

Athletics will be followed Swimming, with Srihari Nataraj set to compete in Men's 100m Backstroke Heats. The 25-year-old will be aiming for a place in the semi-finals. He is part of Heat 4

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Commonwealth Games Live Updates: Men's 400 Athletics Next For India

Next up for India will be Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh in Athletics, Men's 400m Heats. The event is expected to start at 4:30 PM IST.

CWG 2027, Swimming Live: Sajan Prakash Last In Heat 9

Disappointment for India as Sajan Prakash finishes 8th among the 8 swimmers in Heat 9. Hence, he is eliminated from the semifinal race. Australia's Kyle Chalmers finished first with a time of 23.07 seconds. Sajan Prakash clocked 24.94 seconds.

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CWG 2026 Live, Swimming: End Of Heat 8

Australia's Ben Armbruster takes the top spot in Heat 8 with a timing of 23.13 seconds. India's Sajan Prakash is next up in Heat 9.

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CWG 2026 Live Updates, Swimming: End Of Heat 7

Canada's Joshua Liendo is the man to secure the No. 1 spot in Heat 7 of the Men's 50m Butterfly event. He registers a time of 23.66 seconds.

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CWG 2026, Swimming Live: End Of Heat 6

That's the end of Heat 6 in the Men's 50m Butterfly event. Luke Arthur Matthew Beukes of Namibia has secured the No. 1 spot with a time

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of 24.82 seconds.

 

CWG 2026, Swimming Live: End Of Heat 5

Kenya's Stephen Nyoike is the man to top Heat 5 in Men's 50 Butterfly event. He has clocked a tiing of 24.91 seconds.

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CWG 2026, Swimming Live: End Of Heat 4

Uganda's Tendo Kaumi is the man who has come out on top in Heat 4. He recorded a time of 24.77 seconds.

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CWG 2026, Swimming Live Updates: Heat 3 Ends

Maldives Mohamed Aan Hussain has topped Heat 3 in the Men's 50m Butterfly event. He clocked

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a time of 26.91 seconds.

CWG 2026, Swimming Live: End Of Heat 2

The Heat 2 has also come to an end in Men's 50m Butterfly event, with Sri Lanka's Muhammad Mohamed Fidhyan taking the top spot. He clocked 25.25 seconds.

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CWG 2026, Swimming Live Updates: Heat 1 Ends

That's the End of Heat 1 in the Men's 50m Butterfly event, with South Africa's Chad le Clos securing the top spot with a time of 23.92 seconds.

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CWG 2026 Live: India's Medal Events Today

Indians will be participating in the following medal events today:

Weightlifting - Nirupama Devi Seram in Women's 63kg Final
Weightlifting - Harjinder Kaur in Women's 69kg Final
Athletics - Pooja Singh in Women's High Jump Final
Para Swimming - Karthik Budigina and Ali Iman in Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Final (if qualified)
Athletics - Gulveer Singh in Men's 10,000m Final

CWG 2026, Swimming Live Updates: Inspiring Story Of Archie Goodburn

You don't get better stories than this in sports. Britain's Archie Goodburn finished 7th in the Men’s 50m Breaststroke final at Glasgow 2026. But, he was told 2 years ago that he has incurable brain cancer. Take a bow!

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live: Swimmer Sajan Prakash In Heat 9

Swimmer Sajan Prakash has been placed in Heat 9, in the Men's 50m Butterfly event. He is one of India's top medal prospects in the sport of swimming at the Glasgow Games.

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Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: India's updated medal list

Gold

1. Mirabai Chanu, Weightlifting (Women's 48kg)

2. Sharmila Dhankar, Para Athletics (Women's Shot Put F57)

Silver

1. Rishikanta Singh, Weightlifting (Men's 60kg)

2. Muthupandi Raja, Weightlifting (Men's 65kg)

3. Gyaneshwari Yadav, Weightlifting (Women's 53kg)

4. Valluri Ajaya Babu, Weightlifting (Men's 79kg)

5. Sarvesh Kushare, Athletics (Men's High Jump)

Bronze

1. Jhandu Kumar, Para Powerlifting (Men's Heavyweight)

2. Bindyarani Devi, Weightlifting (Women's 58kg)

3. Shilpa Shyla, Para Athletics (Women's Shot Put F57)

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: Here's what Karnataka CM said

"Heartiest congratulations to Karnataka's own Shilpa K Shyla on winning the Bronze Medal in the Women's F57 Shot Put at the 2026 Commonwealth Games," he said.

"Your remarkable achievement is a proud moment for Karnataka and the nation. Your determination, resilience and unwavering spirit will inspire countless young athletes to dream big and strive for excellence," the chief minister said.

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: Karnataka CM praises Shilpa

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday congratulated state athlete Shilpa K Shyla on winning the bronze medal in Shot Put at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, saying her achievement was a matter of pride for both the state and the nation.

 

 

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: Medals won on Day 5

1. Sharmila Dhankar, GOLD: women's para shot put F57
2. Gyaneshwari Yadav, SILVER: women's 53kg weightlifting
3. Valluri Ajaya Babu, SILVER: men's 79kg weightlifting
4. Sarvesh Anil Kushare, SILVER: men's high jump
5. Bindyarani Devi, BRONZE: women's 58kg weightlifting
6. Shilpa K Shyla, BRONZE: women's para shot put F57

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: Sharmila Dhankar scripts history

Sharmila Dhankar, a woman who was impaired by polio at the age of two and survived the trauma of an abusive marriage, became India's first para-athlete to clinch a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, winning the women's shot put F57 event in Glasgow. The 40-year-old produced her season's best throw of 9.81m to end India's 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal in the CWG.

Commonwealth Games 2026, Day 6 Live: India's today's schedule

CWG 2026 India Schedule, Day 6

SWIMMING

Men's 50m Butterfly Heats: Sajan Prakash at 3.26 PM. Semi-final at 12.50 AM (July 29) (if qualified).

Men's 100m Backstroke Heats: Srihari Natraj at 4.41 PM. Semi-final at 1.33 AM (July 29) (if qualified).

ATHLETICS

Men's 400m Round 1 (Heat 3): Rajesh Ramesh at 4.46 PM.

Men's 400m Round 1 (Heat 6): Vishal TK at 5.10 PM.

Women's High Jump Final: Pooja at 11.35 PM.

Men's 10,000m Final: Gulveer Singh at 12.55 AM (July 29).

BOXING:

Women's 54kg Quarter-final: Preeti at 10.30 PM.

Women's 60kg Quarter-final: Priya at 11.00 PM.

Women's 65kg Quarter-final: Parveen at 11.30 PM.

Men's 55kg Quarter-final: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam at 12.15 AM (July 29).

Men's 90kg Quarter-final: Kapil Pokhariya at 1.30 AM (July 29).

LAWN BOWLS

Men's Pairs Sectional Play: Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar at 10.20 PM.

Women's Singles Sectional Play: Nayanmoni Saikia at 1.10 AM (July 29).

PARA SWIMMING

Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Heats: R. V. V. B. K. Budigna and Imam Ali at 4.57 PM.

Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Final: R. V. V. B. K. Budigna and Imam Ali at 11.37 PM (subject to qualification).

WEIGHTLIFTING

Women's 63kg Final: Nirupama Devi Seram at 6.30 PM.

Women's 69kg Final: Harjinder Kaur at 11.00 PM.

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