CWG 2026: India Eyes Bigger Medal Haul After Glasgow Surge
Digital Desk
India’s Commonwealth Games campaign gathered momentum after athletes won six medals across weightlifting, athletics and para-athletics on Monday, taking the country’s overall tally to 10.
India now has two gold, five silver and three bronze medals and stands eighth in the medal table. Australia continues to dominate the competition, while England and Canada occupy the next two positions.
The six-medal burst followed a relatively quiet opening phase and gave the Indian contingent a timely lift as the Games moved into another decisive day.
Medal Tally So Far
| Medal | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 5 |
| Bronze | 3 |
| Total | 10 |
India’s rise has been driven mainly by weightlifting and athletics. Monday alone produced one gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
India’s Medal Winners
| Athlete | Sport/Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabai Chanu | Women’s 48kg Weightlifting | Gold |
| Sharmila Dhankar | Women’s F57 Shot Put | Gold |
| Raja Muthupandi | Men’s 65kg Weightlifting | Silver |
| Sarvesh Kushare | Men’s High Jump | Silver |
| Valluri Ajaya Babu | Men’s 79kg Weightlifting | Silver |
| Gyaneshwari Yadav | Women’s 53kg Weightlifting | Silver |
| Earlier Indian medallist | Event confirmed during opening days | Silver |
| Bindyarani Devi | Women’s Weightlifting | Bronze |
| Shilpa K. Shyla | Para-athletics | Bronze |
| Earlier Indian medallist | Event confirmed during opening days | Bronze |
The confirmed six-medal haul on Monday came from Sharmila Dhankar, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Bindyarani Devi and Shilpa K. Shyla.
Editorial caution: The complete official winners list should be refreshed immediately before publication because results are being updated during the Games.
Monday’s Medal Rush
Sharmila Dhankar delivered the standout performance by winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in para-athletics. Her success gave the contingent its second gold after Mirabai Chanu’s triumph in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event.
Sarvesh Kushare created history by winning silver in the men’s high jump. Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav added two more weightlifting silvers, while Bindyarani Devi and Shilpa K. Shyla secured bronze medals.
The results lifted India from the lower half of the table to eighth place, ahead of Jamaica and New Zealand at the time of the morning update.
Medals Expected Next
India entered Tuesday with strong opportunities in two weightlifting finals and two athletics finals. Five boxers were also due to compete in quarterfinals, with each victory guaranteeing at least a bronze medal.
| Athlete | Event | Medal Prospect |
|---|---|---|
| Nirupama Devi Seram | Women’s 63kg Weightlifting Final | Strong podium chance |
| Harjinder Kaur | Women’s 69kg Weightlifting Final | Strong podium chance |
| Pooja Singh | Women’s High Jump Final | Medal contender |
| Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000m Final | Outside-to-strong medal chance |
| Preeti Pawar | Women’s 54kg Boxing Quarterfinal | Win guarantees bronze |
| Priya Ghanghas | Women’s 60kg Boxing Quarterfinal | Win guarantees bronze |
| Parveen Hooda | Women’s 65kg Boxing Quarterfinal | Win guarantees bronze |
| Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg Boxing Quarterfinal | Win guarantees bronze |
| Kapil Pokhariya | Men’s 90kg Boxing Quarterfinal | Win guarantees bronze |
| Karthik Budigina | Men’s 50m Freestyle S13 | Final-dependent chance |
| Ali Imam | Men’s 50m Freestyle S13 | Final-dependent chance |
The best immediate medal prospects appear to be Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur in weightlifting, along with Pooja Singh in the women’s high jump. Boxing could add several assured medals if Indian quarterfinalists advance.
Key Events Schedule
| Time in IST | Athlete | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 pm | Nirupama Devi Seram | Women’s 63kg Weightlifting Final |
| 10:30 pm | Preeti Pawar | Women’s 54kg Boxing Quarterfinal |
| 11:00 pm | Priya Ghanghas | Women’s 60kg Boxing Quarterfinal |
| 11:00 pm | Harjinder Kaur | Women’s 69kg Weightlifting Final |
| 11:30 pm | Parveen Hooda | Women’s 65kg Boxing Quarterfinal |
| 11:35 pm | Pooja Singh | Women’s High Jump Final |
| 11:37 pm | Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam | Men’s 50m Freestyle S13 Final, if qualified |
| 12:15 am | Jadumani Singh | Men’s 55kg Boxing Quarterfinal |
| 12:55 am | Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000m Final |
| 1:30 am | Kapil Pokhariya | Men’s 90kg Boxing Quarterfinal |
The schedule remains subject to qualification results and event delays.
Weightlifting Leads Campaign
Weightlifting has once again emerged as India’s most dependable medal source. Mirabai Chanu opened the gold account, while Raja Muthupandi, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav and Bindyarani Devi strengthened the tally.
The next two finals could extend that run. Nirupama Devi and Harjinder Kaur carry expectations because Indian lifters have already shown strong form across multiple categories.
Boxing Could Transform Tally
Boxing may decide whether India moves sharply up the standings.
Five quarterfinal victories would guarantee five medals, even before the colour of those medals is decided. However, several Indian boxers face strong opponents from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Zambia.
That makes Tuesday less about merely entering the ring and more about converting a promising draw into assured podium places.
What India Needs Next
India’s medal count remains well behind the leading countries, but the campaign has clearly entered a stronger phase.
A productive night in weightlifting, high jump and boxing could push the tally well beyond 10. The realistic target is not to chase Australia’s lead, but to climb steadily through the middle of the table and maximise traditional strengths.
For Indian viewers, the most important medal windows begin from early evening and continue past midnight. The next few events will show whether Monday’s Glasgow surge was a one-day breakthrough or the beginning of India’s strongest phase at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
