Glasgow: India delivered a commendable performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, climbing to the fourth position in the overall medal tally with a total of 39 medals. The tally includes 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, reflecting a strong showing despite the absence of some traditional powerhouse sports like wrestling, badminton and hockey.
India’s campaign gained significant momentum in the latter stages, particularly through boxing, where athletes contributed an unprecedented 10 medals, boosting the country’s standing. The final day still offers opportunities to cross the 40-medal mark, with events remaining in judo and track cycling.
The campaign began on a positive note with Jhandu Kumar securing India’s first medal—a bronze in para powerlifting—while Saikhom Mirabai Chanu opened the gold medal account with a dominant performance in weightlifting.
Historic achievements highlight India’s campaign
The Glasgow Games witnessed several historic milestones for India. Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian to win a medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games, earning bronze in a gruelling multi-event discipline.
Distance runner Gulveer Singh also made history by becoming the first Indian to win two medals in athletics at a single Commonwealth Games, securing silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m events.
These achievements underline India’s growing depth in athletics and multi-discipline events, traditionally considered challenging areas for the country.
Gold medal winners (13)
India’s gold medal winners delivered standout performances across weightlifting, para-athletics, judo and boxing:
- Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting, Women’s 48kg)
- Sharmila Dhankar (Para-Athletics, Women’s Shot Put F57)
- Dilip Gavit (Para-Athletics, Men’s 100m T47)
- Asmita Dey (Judo, Women’s 48kg)
- Harsh Singh (Judo, Men’s 60kg)
- Soman Rana (Para-Athletics, Men’s Shot Put F57)
- Preeti Pawar (Boxing)
- Jaismine Lamboria (Boxing)
- Sakshi Chaudhary (Boxing)
- Priya Ghanghas (Boxing)
- Arundhati Choudhary (Boxing)
- Sachin Siwach (Boxing)
- Ankush Panghal (Boxing)
Silver medal winners (17)
India’s silver medal haul reflects consistency across athletics, weightlifting, boxing and para events:
- Neeraj Chopra (Athletics, Men’s Javelin Throw)
- Murali Sreeshankar (Athletics, Men’s Long Jump)
- Praveen Chithravel (Athletics, Men’s Triple Jump)
- Sarvesh Anil Kushare (Athletics, Men’s High Jump)
- Gulveer Singh (Athletics, Men’s 10,000m)
- Rishikanta Singh (Weightlifting, Men’s 60kg)
- Muthupandi Raja (Weightlifting, Men’s 65kg)
- Gyaneshwari Yadav (Weightlifting, Women’s 53kg)
- Valluri Ajaya Babu (Weightlifting, Men’s 79kg)
- Harjinder Kaur (Weightlifting, Women’s 69kg)
- Lovepreet Singh (Weightlifting, Men’s +110kg)
- Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing, Women’s 75kg)
- Narender Berwal (Boxing, Men’s 90+kg)
- Jadumani Singh (Boxing, Men’s 55kg)
- Yamini Mourya (Judo, Women’s 57kg)
- Mohammed Basil (Para-Athletics, Men’s 100m T47)
- Shubham Juyal (Para-Athletics, Men’s Shot Put F57)
Bronze medal winners (9)
India’s bronze medal winners added crucial depth to the tally:
- Yashvir Singh (Athletics, Men’s Javelin Throw)
- Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (Athletics, Men’s Triple Jump)
- Gulveer Singh (Athletics, Men’s 5,000m)
- Tejaswin Shankar (Athletics, Men’s Decathlon)
- Seema Kaliramna (Athletics, Women’s Discus Throw)
- Bindyarani Devi (Weightlifting, Women’s 58kg)
- Jhandu Kumar (Para Powerlifting)
- Shilpa Shyla (Para-Athletics, Women’s Shot Put F57)
- Unnati Sharma (Judo)
Boxing leads India’s late surge
Boxing emerged as India’s most successful discipline in the final phase of the Games. With multiple gold and silver medals, Indian boxers showcased dominance across categories, underlining the country’s growing strength in the sport.
This surge proved crucial in lifting India into the top four of the medal standings, especially after missing out on medals in some traditionally strong sports.
Conclusion
India’s performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 reflects a shift towards broader sporting excellence, with medals coming from diverse disciplines including athletics, judo and para sports. With 39 medals already secured and chances remaining on the final day, the contingent stands on the verge of crossing the 40-medal milestone.
The Glasgow campaign not only highlights current success but also signals India’s growing competitiveness on the global sporting stage.