India will be looking to record its first medal in swimming at the Commonwealth Games since 2010 when the latest edition of the Games begins on July 23.

Para-swimmer Prasanta Karmakar won the bronze medal in 2010 in the 50 metre freestyle category, which is India’s previous and only medal so far in swimming.

A five member contigent, comprising of Sajan Prakash, Aneesh Gowda, Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, and Dharshan Shashikumar will represent the country in the 2026 edition.

The swimming event will begin on July 24 and culminate on July 29.

SWIMMING AND PARA SWIMMING (Tollcross International Swimming Centre)

July 24 – 3PM-5:30PM,  11:30PM-2:30AM (July 25)

July 25 – 3PM-5:30PM,  11:30PM-2:45AM (July 26)

July 26 – 3PM-5:15PM,  11:30PM-2:45AM (July 27)

July 27 – 3PM-4:45PM,  11:30PM-2:30AM (July 28)

July 28 – 3PM-5:45PM,  11:30PM-2:45AM (July 29)

July 29 – 3PM-4:45PM,  11:30PM-2:30AM (July 30)

*Timings marked in bold are medal sessions

Published on Jul 22, 2026