India’s athletics federation (AFI) finalises a 32-member squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, including Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. Multiple reports say Chopra’s selection is conditional and depends on meeting the federation’s selection requirements/qualifying standard before the Games. The squad announcement balances experienced athletes with emerging competitors, with India aiming to fill its quota across a range of track and field disciplines.
Times of India reports that Chopra is targeting a comeback after recovering from a back injury and plans to compete in upcoming events to meet the necessary criteria. It also notes other named athletes such as Selva Prabhu, Tejas Shirse, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, and national record holder Parul Chaudhary. In a separate report, Times of India adds that similar conditional stipulations apply to at least some other athletes in the group, including triple jumper Selva Prabhu.
Across the outlets, the common point is that Chopra is included in the squad but not guaranteed to compete unless he satisfies the required selection conditions ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
