Commonwealth Games Live Updates, Day 5: Gurindervir Singh Faces Nervous Qualification Wait

Sajan Prakash put forth a commendable performance, securing second place in Heat 2 with a time of 1:58.59, which is slightly above his personal best of 1:57.09. Nevertheless, he recorded the seventh-fastest time across all three heats combined, successfully advancing to the final!

Here is medal contender Murali Sreeshankar, who earned a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, aiming to improve upon that performance. His initial jump is outstanding, eliciting gasps of admiration from the audience, and it appears he has achieved the qualification for the final (the automatic qualification mark is 8m). And he has qualified! With a jump of 8.01m, he has successfully qualified for the final, and Sreeshankar leaves the area joyfully. Just one jump was all it took.

India's fastest man stopped the clock at 10.39s to finish second behind Jamaica's Rohan Watson (10.13s) in Heat 4, but the job is far from done. Gurindervir produced a tidy start before losing ground in the closing metres, recording the slowest winning/qualifying heat time so far. As things stand, the Indian is eighth-fastest overall, but with seven heats still to come, his place in the semifinals remains under threat. Only the 10 fastest athletes across all heats will progress, meaning Gurindervir can afford no more than two runners to better his 10.39s if he is to stay in the qualification spots.

The rain has made conditions far from ideal, with the wet track already slowing down the early heats. But now it's India's turn, as national record holder Gurindervir Singh settles into the blocks for Heat 4 of the men's 100m. With only the 10 fastest times across 11 heats advancing to the semifinals, every stride will count. The slippery surface leaves little margin for error, but if anyone can rise to the challenge, it's the man who owns India's fastest-ever time of 10.09 seconds.

The first two heats have laid down an early marker, with Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu clocking a sensational 10.01s to emerge as the fastest so far. Earlier, Nigeria's Favour Ashe comfortably won Heat 1 in 10.10s, ahead of Kenya's Meshack Babu (10.21s). With only the 10 fastest athletes across all 11 heats progressing, regardless of finishing position, every hundredth of a second matters. Gurindervir Singh, who features in Heat 4, will need a quick run to secure one of those coveted semifinal spots.

All eyes are on Gurindervir Singh as the national record holder begins his Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in the men's 100m heats. Fresh from clocking a historic 10.09 seconds, the fastest ever by an Indian, Gurindervir will line up in Heat 4 with one goal: secure a smooth qualification for the next round. With 11 heats in total, a composed start and a strong finish will be key as India's sprint star looks to make his mark in Glasgow.

India's athletics campaign gathers pace as Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Tamilarasan line up for the men's 400m hurdles opening round. Both athletes will be focused on producing clean, controlled runs to secure qualification for the next stage. With every fraction of a second likely to matter, the duo will be looking to keep India's hopes alive in one of athletics' most demanding events.

The wait is over as India's Day 5 action at the Commonwealth Games 2026 begins with Pooja Singh in the women's high jump qualification. Fresh off a breakthrough season that saw her clear a personal best of 1.93m, the young Indian will be aiming to safely negotiate the qualifiers and secure a place in Tuesday's medal round. It's the perfect opportunity for Pooja to carry her recent form onto the Commonwealth stage and give India an early boost.

Day 4 was another memorable one for India at the Commonwealth Games. Mirabai Chanu scripted history by claiming her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, once again proving why she remains one of India's greatest sporting icons. Rishikanta Singh and M Raja added to the celebrations with impressive silver medals in weightlifting, further boosting India's tally.

There was, however, heartbreak in the lawn bowls arena. Defending champions Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh saw their title defence end in dramatic fashion, losing to England in a tense tie-break after a decisive final bowl denied India a place in the semifinals.

India's top track and field athletes are in action today, with Gurindervir Singh leading the charge. India's fastest man will be looking to continue his impressive form, while his rivalry with Animesh Kujur remains one of the biggest talking points in Indian sprinting.

Meanwhile, veteran swimmer Sajan Prakash is in the final phase of his career, making every race and appearance even more special.

Athletics & Para Athletics

• 2:40 PM: Men's 100m Heat 4 – Gurindervir Singh

• 3:00 PM: Men's Long Jump Qualifying Group A – Murali Sreeshankar

• 3:55 PM: Men's 110m Hurdles Round 1 Heat 2 – Tejas Shirse

• 4:20 PM: Men's Long Jump Qualifying Group B – Lokesh Sathyanathan

• 11:25 PM: Men's High Jump Final – Aadarsh Ram Jothi Shankar, Sarvesh Kushare & Tejaswin Shankar

• 11:35 PM: Women's Shot Put F57 Final – Shilpa Shyla & Sharmila

• 01:57 AM: Men's 100m T38 Final – Rakeshbhai Bhatt & Shreyansh Trivedi

• Men's 110m Hurdles Final

Check Full Schedule Here: Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 5 Preview

It's another action-packed day for India at the Commonwealth Games, with athletics and weightlifting taking centre stage. Several medal events are on the schedule, so stay tuned to Outlook India's live blog for real-time updates, results, highlights and every major moment from India's campaign.

Greetings, and welcome back to our Commonwealth Games 2026, day 5 blog. Team India is back in action across multiple events in Glasgow as athletes look to build on the momentum after a good Day 4. Stay tuned for all the latest updates, results and key moments throughout the day.