India Faces Medal Shortfall as Badminton, Wrestling, Hockey Omitted From Commonwealth Games 2026

Badminton will not appear on the 2026 Commonwealth Games program, eliminating a discipline where India has earned dozens of medals in past editions, including multiple golds, and reducing the country's overall medal‑winning opportunities.

Wrestling is also omitted from the 2026 Games, cutting off a sport that has delivered a steady stream of Indian podium finishes, historically contributing several gold and silver medals and forming a core part of India's Commonwealth success.

Hockey will be absent from the 2026 Commonwealth Games lineup, removing a team sport in which India has historically secured top‑three finishes and a significant share of its medal count across recent Games.

India now faces a tighter medal outlook, prompting officials to redirect resources toward athletics, weightlifting and shooting where the nation hopes to offset the loss of three traditionally strong sports and maintain its ranking.