India Women 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball Team Debuting in Commonwealth Games
No other national side - whether men, women, or men’s wheelchair - is participating
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, with the opening ceremony on July 23, and competitions running from July 24 to 29. Among the sports on the program is women’s 3x3 wheelchair basketball, where India will make its maiden appearance.
The four-member Indian squad comprises Reena Gupta, Irengbam Ritu Chanu, Minakshi Harichandra Jadhav and Laxmi Rayappa Rayannavar.
The quartet booked its place in the Games through the Asia-Oceania qualification pathway, alongside Australia, securing one of the region’s two available spots and marking a landmark milestone for wheelchair basketball in the country.
While 3x3 is part of the Glasgow 2026 program, the traditional 5v5 format is not. However, India does not have a men’s or women’s team competing in 3x3. The country’s only basketball representation at the Games will be in the women’s 3x3 wheelchair category.
India’s Fixtures
The Indian women have been drawn in Pool B, where they will face Wales, Scotland, and Nigeria in the group stage.
July 25 - Wales vs India: Morning Session 10:00 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. local time (14:30 p.m. to 18:00 p.m. IST)
July 26 - India vs Scotland: Evening Session 17:00 and 21:15 p.m. local time (21:30 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. IST)
July 27- India vs Nigeria Evening Session 17:00 p.m. to 21:15 p.m. local time (21:30 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. IST)
The knockout stages, including the semifinals and medal matches, will be played on July 28 and 29.
Where to Watch
Fans in India can watch all the action from the Commonwealth Games, including the 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball tournament, live on Sony LIV with a paid subscription.
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