Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in India features key events involving India’s track and field and weightlifting contingents. Neeraj Chopra is scheduled to begin his campaign in the javelin throw, drawing attention from across the athletics programme. His appearance marks a focal point for India’s track and field efforts on the day. In addition to athletics, two Indian weightlifters are reported to be in contention for medals, with events taking place as the day’s competition unfolds.
Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the timing of Neeraj’s javelin competition and the medal prospects for the two weightlifting athletes. While details such as event start times, the specific weight categories, and the full list of finalists are not provided in the available summaries, both reports align on the central themes of Day 8: Neeraj’s return to competition in the javelin and the opportunity for India in weightlifting medal events.
