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India’s Athletes Aim to Excel as Commonwealth Games Trim Down to Ten Sports

The Commonwealth Games have reduced the number of sports from nineteen to ten to stay relevant.

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Key Points

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Number of Commonwealth Games disciplines cut from 19 to 10.

Neeraj, India’s leading javelin thrower, is a key contender.

He will compete against Pakistan’s Nadeem, indicating stiff competition.

The reduction aims to make the games more relevant and appealing.

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India’s javelin star Neeraj will compete, facing strong competition from Pakistan’s Nadeem.

The scaled‑down event seeks to keep the games engaging for audiences worldwide.

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7 words

javelin

a long spear used in a track and field throwing event

disciplines

different sports or events in a competition

scaled-down

made smaller in size or scope

relevant

important and connected to the current situation

stiff competition

very strong and challenging opponents

ace

a top‑ranked athlete

trim down

to reduce or make smaller

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