Shirse and Kushare to lead India’s opening-day athletics charge in Glasgow

Tejas Shirse and Sarvesh Kushare head India’s athletics line-up for the opening day at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Shirse arriving off the back of a national-record run in the 110m hurdles. Shirse overcame a significant ankle injury en route to that rebound and will seek to deliver India’s first athletics medal at the meet.

India’s contingent will feature familiar names across the jumps and hurdles as the athletics programme gets under way in Glasgow. Tejas Shirse, who recently set the national benchmark in the 110m hurdles, arrives having fought back from a serious ankle setback. High jump duties on opening day include Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar, while Murali Sreeshankar and Gurindervir Singh are also entered to contest their respective events. The group represents the country’s immediate hopes on the track and in the field as competition begins.

Shirse’s national-record performance in the 110m hurdles has placed him firmly in focus for India’s opening-day hopes. His recovery from the ankle injury that threatened his season is a prominent storyline, and he will aim to translate recent form into a podium challenge. Team officials have highlighted his return as a key positive for the squad’s early prospects.

Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar will both compete in the high jump, carrying expectations for strong showings on the first day of athletics. Each athlete brings their own preparations and form into the competition, with both names listed among India’s entries for the event. Their performances will be closely watched as the field for the high jump sorts itself in qualifying and early rounds.

Murali Sreeshankar and Gurindervir Singh are named in India’s opening-day line-up as well, poised to contest their respective events on the schedule. Both athletes add depth to the nation’s representation across field disciplines and contribute to the overall breadth of India’s athletics team. Their results will be part of the initial assessment of India’s standing in Glasgow.

The opening day will therefore hinge on contributions from Shirse in the hurdles and from the country’s jumpers, with Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar among those expected to set the tone. Strong outings on day one would provide momentum for India’s athletics contingent as the Commonwealth Games progress.