India has retained its position as the fourth-most successful nation in Commonwealth Games history, taking its overall medal tally to 603 medals following the conclusion of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The latest edition added 39 medals to India's overall tally, helping the country strengthen its position as the most successful Asian nation in Commonwealth Games history.

Australia Continues to Dominate

Australia remains the most successful nation in Commonwealth Games history with 2,775 medals, including 70 gold, 45 silver and 56 bronze medals at Glasgow 2026, where it topped the medal standings for the 15th time.

England occupies second place on the all-time list with 2,432 medals, while Canada is third with 1,709 medals.

India follows in fourth place with an overall haul of 603 medals, comprising 216 gold, 207 silver and 180 bronze medals across its Commonwealth Games appearances.

India Extends Asian Dominance

India concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings for the second consecutive edition after Birmingham 2022.

A total of 123 Indian athletes competed in Glasgow, with 38 athletes finishing on the podium.

India has now participated in 19 editions of the Commonwealth Games since making its debut in 1934, missing only the 1930, 1950, 1962 and 1986 editions.

Shooting and Wrestling Lead Medal Count

Despite being absent from the Commonwealth Games programme since Gold Coast 2018, shooting remains India's most successful discipline in terms of gold medals.

Indian shooters have won 135 medals, including 63 gold medals, making shooting the country's most successful gold-producing sport at the Games.

Wrestling has contributed the highest overall medal count with 141 medals, although it has produced fewer gold medals than shooting.

Other major contributors to India's Commonwealth Games success include boxing, with 54 medals, and badminton, with 31 medals.

Historic Performances in Glasgow

India's boxing contingent emerged as the standout performer at Glasgow 2026, winning a record 10 medals, including seven gold medals, the country's best-ever boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games.

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu claimed India's first gold medal of the Games, securing her third consecutive Commonwealth title.

Judoka Asmita Dey became India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medallist in judo, while Harsh Singh also clinched a historic gold for the country.

Athletics also produced notable milestones, with Tejaswin Shankar becoming India's first Commonwealth Games decathlon medallist and Gulveer Singh emerging as the first Indian athlete to win two athletics medals at a single Commonwealth Games edition.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra added another Commonwealth medal to his career by winning silver in the men's javelin throw.

Para Athletes Create History

India's para athletes produced their most successful Commonwealth Games campaign, winning seven medals in para athletics and contributing significantly to the country's overall tally.

The contingent registered three double-podium finishes, including the men's T47 100m, where Dilip Mahadu Gavitwon gold while Mohammed Basil secured silver.

The Glasgow campaign marked India's strongest-ever performance in Commonwealth Games para sports, ending a two-decade wait for medals in para athletics.

New Delhi 2010 Remains India's Best Campaign

India's most successful Commonwealth Games performance continues to be New Delhi 2010, where the host nation won 101 medals, including 39 gold, to finish second in the overall standings.

While India secured 61 medals at Birmingham 2022, the reduced sports programme in Glasgow—excluding disciplines such as wrestling, badminton, hockey and table tennis—resulted in a comparatively smaller medal haul.

India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to return to international competition at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on August 21, where he will face a strong field led by Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage.

The Lausanne meet will mark Chopra's third competition of the 2026 season as he continues his comeback after recovering from a lower-back injury.

Third Event After Injury Comeback

Neeraj made his competitive return in June at the Doha Diamond League, his first appearance since September last year. He finished fourth with a throw of 85.69 metres.

He followed that performance with a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, registering a season-best throw of 85.83 metres.

Following the event, Chopra said his recovery was progressing well and expressed confidence that he would continue improving in the upcoming competitions.

Strong Memories in Lausanne

Lausanne has been one of Chopra's most successful Diamond League venues.

The Indian Olympic medallist won the Diamond League title in Lausanne in 2022 with a throw of 89.08 metres. He also finished runner-up at the same venue in 2024, recording 89.49 metres.

He will now return to the Swiss city aiming to build momentum ahead of the remainder of the international season.

Pathirage Arrives in Top Form

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage enters the competition as one of the favourites after an impressive season.

The Commonwealth Games gold medallist has already achieved a personal best of 92.62 metres, recorded at the Golden Gala in Rome earlier this year. He is currently the only javelin thrower to have crossed the 90-metre mark during the 2026 season.

His recent form makes him one of the strongest contenders for the Lausanne title.

Arshad Nadeem Headlines Strong Field

The men's javelin event is expected to feature one of the strongest line-ups of the season.

Alongside Chopra, Pathirage and Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, the competition will include Grenada's Anderson Peters, Trinidad and Tobago's Keshorn Walcott, Germany's Thomas Röhler and Julian Weber, Czech Republic's Jakub Vadlejch, Switzerland's Simon Wieland, and USA's Curtis Thompson.

The event is expected to provide another high-profile chapter in the growing rivalry between Chopra and Nadeem, while also testing Chopra's progress following his injury comeback.

India concluded its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with an impressive haul of 39 medals, finishing fourth in the overall medals table. The Indian contingent secured 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, with boxing emerging as the country's most successful discipline.

Although India's overall medal tally was lower than the 61 medals won at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the performance came in a significantly smaller edition of the Games. Glasgow hosted competitions in only 10 sports, compared to 19 sports in Birmingham, where disciplines such as badminton, wrestling, shooting, hockey, table tennis and cricket collectively contributed 30 medals to India's tally.

Boxing Leads India's Medal Rush

Indian boxers delivered the country's strongest performance, accounting for 10 medals, including 7 gold and 3 silver. The discipline alone contributed more than one-fourth of India's total medal count.

Among the gold medallists were Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghangas, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal, while Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh and Narendra Berwalclaimed silver medals.

Athletics Delivers Medals But No Gold

Athletics produced 10 medals, making it India's joint-highest medal-winning sport alongside boxing in terms of total podium finishes. However, the discipline failed to deliver a single gold medal.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra settled for silver, while Yashvir Singh claimed bronze in his Commonwealth Games debut. Gulveer Singh won silver in the 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m, while Tejaswin Shankar secured India's first-ever Commonwealth medal in the decathlon. Despite the strong overall tally, India's sprint and relay teams could not finish on the podium.

Smaller Contingent, Better Success Rate

India fielded a contingent of 123 athletes, considerably smaller than the 210-member team that competed in Birmingham four years ago.

Out of the 123 athletes, 38 returned with medals, resulting in a 31% medal conversion rate, slightly better than the 29% success rate achieved at the 2022 Games.

Before the tournament, internal assessments by the Indian Olympic Association and national sports federations had projected around 31 medals, including six golds. The final tally exceeded expectations, with India winning 13 gold medals and comfortably surpassing the predicted medal count.

Strong Performances Across Disciplines

Apart from boxing and athletics, weightlifting contributed eight medals, para athletics added six, judo produced four, while para powerlifting delivered one medal.

Indian judokas created history by winning the country's first Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo, with Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh finishing on top of the podium. Para athletics also impressed, collecting three gold, two silver and one bronze medal from an 11-member squad.

Areas That Need Improvement

Despite finishing in the top four, several disciplines fell short of expectations.

Weightlifting yielded only one gold medal, despite winning eight overall medals. Lawn bowls, which had produced medals in Birmingham, failed to reach the podium this time. India's para powerlifting team managed just one medal despite high expectations, while gymnastics, swimming and cycling ended their campaigns without a podium finish.

Top Four Finish Maintained

India retained its fourth position in the Commonwealth Games medal standings behind Australia, England and Canada. Given the reduced number of sports and a much smaller contingent, the overall performance is being viewed as a positive outcome that highlights India's growing strength in selected disciplines, particularly boxing and para sports.

India concluded its Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings. While the medal tally was lower than the 61 medals won in Birmingham 2022, the smaller sporting programme and reduced Indian contingent made this campaign one of the country's most efficient performances at the Games.

Only 10 sports featured in Glasgow compared to 19 in Birmingham, with medal-rich disciplines such as wrestling, shooting, badminton, hockey, table tennis and cricket absent this time. India sent a contingent of 123 athletes, and 38 of them returned with medals, taking the success rate to an impressive 31 percent, slightly better than the 29 percent recorded four years ago.

Boxing Leads India's Medal Rush

Boxing emerged as India's biggest strength, accounting for 10 medals, including seven gold and three silver. Nearly one in every four Indian medals came from the boxing ring, reaffirming the country's growing dominance in the sport at the Commonwealth level.

Among the standout performers were Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Chaudhary, Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal, all of whom clinched gold medals. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver after reaching the final, with her medal virtually assured before the competition due to the limited number of participants in her weight category.

Mirabai, Gulveer and Para Athletes Deliver Memorable Moments

Weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu successfully defended her Commonwealth title for the third consecutive time, winning gold before breaking into tears during the national anthem in one of the most emotional moments of India's campaign.

Distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian track athlete to win two medals at a single Commonwealth Games, securing silver in the 10,000 metres and bronze in the 5,000 metres.

Para athletes also impressed, winning six medals, including three gold, while India achieved three double podium finishes in para athletics. Dilip Gavit, Soman Rana and Sharmila Dhankad were among the gold medallists.

Athletics Misses Gold Despite Strong Medal Count

Athletics contributed 10 medals, equalling boxing's overall tally, but failed to produce a single gold medal. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra finished with silver in the javelin throw, while youngster Yashveer Singh grabbed bronze with a personal best effort in the final round.

Other medal winners included Tejaswin Shankar, who claimed India's first-ever Commonwealth medal in the decathlon despite competing with a knee injury, and triple jumper Praveen Chithravel, who avenged his narrow miss from Birmingham by winning silver.

Judo Creates History

India celebrated a historic breakthrough in judo as Asmita Dey won the country's maiden Commonwealth Games gold in the discipline. Harsh Singh added another gold, while Yamini Maurya and Unnati Sharma contributed silver and bronze respectively, making it one of India's surprise success stories.

Areas That Fell Short

Despite several positives, India fell below expectations in a few disciplines. Weightlifting delivered eight medals but only one gold despite multiple national and Games records.

Lawn bowls, where India had won medals in Birmingham, ended without a podium finish, while gymnastics, swimming, cycling and para powerlifting also failed to meet expectations. Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who earned India's first medal of the Games, remained the lone medallist from his discipline.

Overall Assessment

Although India's overall medal tally declined compared to the previous edition, the reduced number of sports and athletes provides important context. Maintaining fourth place while improving medal conversion reflects stronger efficiency and depth across the disciplines that were part of the programme.

The Games also highlighted India's continued rise in boxing, the emergence of new stars in judo and para sports, and memorable performances from athletes such as Mirabai Chanu, Gulveer Singh and Tejaswin Shankar. At the same time, the campaign underlined the need for further progress in athletics, swimming, cycling and other Olympic disciplines ahead of future international competitions.

India delivered one of its strongest performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, winning six medals across judo and athletics, including two gold, two silver and two bronze, to take its overall tally to 23 medals.

The highlight of the day came in judo, where Asmita Dey scripted history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Just 15 minutes later, Harsh Singh added another gold, while Yamini Maurya secured a silver to complete an impressive outing for India in the sport.

Historic Day for Indian Judo

Twenty-three-year-old Asmita Dey from Tripura overcame Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's final after staging a remarkable comeback. Trailing early and carrying a penalty, Asmita fought back to level the contest before clinching the decisive point in the Golden Score period, earning India's maiden Commonwealth Games gold in judo.

Shortly afterwards, Harsh Singh captured the men's 60kg title by defeating Australia's Joshua Katz. The closely fought contest remained scoreless for most of the bout before Harsh executed a decisive technique in the closing stages to seal the victory.

In the women's 57kg final, Yamini Maurya settled for silver after losing to England's Acelya Toprak in Golden Score. The contest remained evenly balanced until Yamini received a third shido penalty, handing victory to her opponent.

Neeraj, Yash Deliver Historic Double Podium

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra claimed the silver medal in the men's javelin throw with a season-best effort of 85.83 metres.

India also celebrated a historic double podium as Yashveer Singh produced a personal-best throw of 85.41 metres to secure the bronze medal. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage won gold with a throw of 89.75 metres.

The competition also witnessed a major surprise as Pakistan's Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem failed to finish among the top eight and exited after the opening three rounds.

Tejaswin Creates History in Decathlon

India's Tejaswin Shankar became the country's first Commonwealth Games medallist in the decathlon after finishing third with 7,976 points.

Grenada's Lindon Victor claimed the gold medal with 8,096 points, while Canada's Damian Warner secured silver with 8,036 points.

Tejaswin's achievement adds another milestone to his growing athletics career after previously winning a high jump bronze medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Boxing Campaign Gathers Momentum

India also confirmed an impressive presence in the boxing finals, with all 10 Indian boxers advancing to gold medal bouts.

Among the women finalists are Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi Choudhary (51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg).

In the men's category, Ankush Panghal (80kg), Jadumani Singh (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg) and Narender Berwal (+90kg) have also booked their places in the finals.

India Climbs Medal Tally

With Friday's six-medal haul, India has now collected 23 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, comprising five gold, twelve silver and six bronze medals, and currently occupies the 10th position in the overall medal standings.

India will look to further improve its tally on Saturday as athletes compete across boxing, athletics, para athletics, judo, track cycling and lawn bowls, with several gold-medal events scheduled.

Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 is expected to be one of India's busiest and most important days, with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra returning to international competition in the men's javelin throw qualifying round. The Indian star will begin his campaign with the immediate objective of securing a place in the final, where he will look to add another major medal to his already decorated career. Last year, Chopra achieved a milestone that had long remained on his checklist by breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time. His personal best throw of 90.23 metres at the Doha Diamond League ended years of speculation over the elusive distance. Since then, the 27-year-old has maintained that winning medals, rather than chasing distances, is now his primary goal. Alongside Neeraj, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh will also compete in the javelin qualification, giving India three strong contenders in the event.

India will also have multiple medal opportunities across athletics and weightlifting during the day. In weightlifting, Martina Devi Maibam will compete in the women's 86kg+ final, while Lovepreet Singh will challenge for a medal in the men's 110kg+ final. Athletics will feature several Indian medal hopefuls, including Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill in the men's shot put final. Seema Kaliramna and Nidhi Rani will represent India in the women's discus throw final, while long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary will target a podium finish in the women's 5000m final. All these events are expected to play a crucial role in India's medal tally as the Games move into the decisive stages.

Apart from the medal events, Indian athletes will remain busy throughout the day in qualification rounds and semifinals. Tejaswin Shankar begins another demanding day in the decathlon with the 100 metres, followed by the long jump, shot put, high jump and 400 metres. Triple jumpers Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu will compete in the qualifying round, while Vishal TK will run in the men's 400m semifinal and Animesh Kujur will take part in the men's 200m semifinal later in the night. India will also be represented in track cycling, where the men's team pursuit squad will compete in the qualification round and could return for the final if they progress. In lawn bowls, the men's pairs team of Dinesh Kumar and Navneet Singh will face Botswana in sectional play, while Nayanmoni Saikia will take on Malaysia's Emma Firyana Saroji in the women's singles competition. With medal events spread across athletics and weightlifting and several qualification rounds featuring top Indian athletes, Day 8 promises to be one of the biggest tests of India's campaign in Glasgow, with Neeraj Chopra's return expected to attract the biggest attention.

India will look to add to its medal tally on Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletes competing across weightlifting, athletics, para athletics, swimming, para swimming and boxing. The day begins with Sanjana in the women's 77kg weightlifting final, giving India an early medal opportunity. Attention will then shift to athletics, where experienced shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill will compete in the qualification round, while sprinter Animesh Kujur will line up in the men's 200m heats. In swimming, Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S. Gowda will compete in the men's 200m freestyle heats, hoping tobook places in the final later in the evening. India will also be represented in para swimming by Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni, who will aim to qualify for the men's 50m freestyle S7 final. The Indian contingent enters another crucial day with several medal prospects across different disciplines.

Boxing will remain one of India's biggest areas of focus, with six Indian boxers entering the quarterfinal stage. Sakshi Choudhary will face Caitlin Fryers of Northern Ireland in the women's 51kg category, followed by Arundhati Choudhary against New Zealand's Morgan Henderson in the women's 70kg division. In the men's events, Sachin Siwach takes on Botswana's Treasure Moremi in the 60kg quarterfinal, Ankush Yadav faces Jade Micock of Seychelles in the 80kg category, while Narender Berwal meets Samoa's Michael Seko in the 90+kg contest. Later in the night, Jaismine Lamboria will square off against England's Elise Glynn in the women's 57kg quarterfinal. Victory in these bouts would guarantee at least a bronze medal under Commonwealth Games boxing rules, making it a high-stakes day for the Indian boxing team.

Several medal events are also scheduled late in the evening and early hours of Thursday. Sreeshankar Murali and Lokesh Satyanathan will compete in the men's long jump final, while Manpreet Kaur will represent India in the women's shot put final. In para athletics, Devender Kumar and Sagar Thayat will contest the men's discus throw final, while Mohammed Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit will compete in the men's 100m T47 final. Distance swimmer Aryan Nehra is set to race in the men's 1500m freestyle final, provided he remains on schedule, and Parul Choudhary will challenge for a medal in the women's 3000m steeplechase final. India will also feature in lawn bowls, with Dinesh Kumar and Navneet Singh facing Namibia in the men's pairs event, while Nayanmoni Saikia competes against Caroline Whitehead of the Isle of Man in the women's singles. With medal events spread throughout the day, India has multiple opportunities to strengthen its position in the Commonwealth Games medal standings.

The biggest focus will be on weightlifter Sanjana, who will compete in the women's 77kg final with hopes of adding another gold medal to India's tally. India has already enjoyed a successful campaign in weightlifting, collecting seven medals, including two golds, and Sanjana will aim to continue that momentum.

The women's 77kg final is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm, while the men's 94kg and women's 86kg medal events will also take place later in the day.

Sachin Siwach One Victory Away from Assured Medal

Indian boxing will witness an important day as six boxers enter quarter-final action. The spotlight will be on Sachin Siwach, who faces Botswana's boxer in the men's 60kg division.

A victory will guarantee Sachin at least a bronze medal because both losing semi-finalists receive bronze medals under Commonwealth Games boxing regulations.

Women's boxer Sakshi Chaudhary will open India's campaign in the 51kg quarter-finals against an opponent from Northern Ireland. Arundhati Chaudhary will later compete in the women's 70kg category against a New Zealand boxer.

In the men's events, Ankush Yadav will contest the 80kg quarter-final against a boxer from Seychelles, while Narendra Barwal will face Samoa in the men's 90kg+ division.

Jasmine Lamboria will conclude India's boxing schedule with her women's 57kg quarter-final against England.

Athletics Offers Multiple Medal Chances

India's athletics contingent will also have a busy day featuring several medal contenders.

National record holder Murali Sreeshankar will headline the men's long jump final alongside Lokesh Satyanathan. Sreeshankar enters the event as one of India's strongest medal hopes after consistently performing at major international competitions over the past two seasons.

Women's shot put athlete Manpreet Kaur will compete in the final later in the evening, while long-distance runner Parul Chaudhary will challenge for medals in the women's 3000m steeplechase final.

Earlier in the day, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill will compete in the men's shot put qualification round.

Indian sprinter Animesh Kujur will begin his campaign in the men's 200m heats.

In para athletics, Devendra Kumar and Sagar Thayat will compete in the men's discus throw F42-44/F61-64 final, while Mohammad Basil M and Dilip Mahadu Gavit will participate in the men's 100m T47 final.

Swimming and Para Swimming Schedule

Swimming will begin with Sajan Prakash and Aneesh S Gowda competing in the men's 200m freestyle heats. If they qualify, they will return later in the evening for the medal race.

Aryan Nehra will compete directly in the men's 1500m freestyle final, where India will hope for another strong finish.

In para swimming, Suyash Narayan Jadhav and Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni will participate in the men's 50m freestyle S7 heats. Qualification would see both swimmers return for the final later in the day.

India Looking to Climb Medal Table

India enters Day 6 with 12 medals overall following another productive day that featured historic performances in athletics and weightlifting.

With medal opportunities spread across multiple sports, Indian officials will be optimistic about improving the country's overall standing in the Commonwealth Games medal table as competition continues in Glasgow.

Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the men's 10,000m event at the Commonwealth Games. Competing in challenging conditions at Scotstoun Stadium, the 27-year-old clocked 27 minutes 49.78 seconds to secure the silver medal.

Australia's Kai Robinson claimed the gold medal, while Isle of Man's Mullarkey finished third to take bronze.

The race was contested in wet conditions after persistent rain made the track slippery. Gulveer remained in contention throughout but began the final lap in fourth position before producing a remarkable finishing burst to move into the silver-medal position.

The achievement marks another milestone in Indian long-distance running and adds to Gulveer's growing reputation on the international stage.

Army Aspirant Turned International Medallist

Gulveer Singh hails from Sirsa village in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh district and currently serves as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army. He initially took up running while preparing for army recruitment before joining the Grenadiers Regiment in 2018. His athletics career accelerated after entering military service, eventually earning him a place in India's national squad.

His Commonwealth Games silver is considered one of the biggest achievements of his career so far.

Harjinder Kaur Wins Second Consecutive Commonwealth Games Medal

India's second silver medal of the day came in women's weightlifting, where Harjinder Kaur finished runner-up in the 69kg category with a combined lift of 227 kilograms.

Harjinder produced a personal-best lift of 101kg in the snatch before successfully lifting 126kg in the clean and jerk to secure the silver medal.

Canada's Charlotte Simonneau won gold with a total lift of 240kg, while Australia's Phoebe Heyman took bronze after also finishing with 227kg but losing out on countback.

Following her medal-winning performance, Harjinder acknowledged the crowd with folded hands before celebrating with the Indian contingent.

Journey From Kabaddi to International Weightlifting

Harjinder, who belongs to Mahesh village in Punjab's Nabha region, initially participated in kabaddi and tug of war before switching to weightlifting on the advice of coach Parvinder Sharma.

Her physical strength, developed through household work such as operating traditional fodder-cutting equipment, proved beneficial after making the transition to weightlifting.

After winning bronze at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, she has now upgraded her medal to silver in Glasgow and has openly stated that winning gold remains her long-term objective.

India Continues Strong Weightlifting Campaign

Harjinder's medal became India's seventh in weightlifting at the ongoing Games.

Earlier in the competition, Mirabai Chanu won gold, while Rishikant Singh, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Raja Muthupandi and Ajay Babu secured silver medals. Bindiyarani Devi added a bronze medal to India's tally.

Weightlifting has once again emerged as one of India's strongest disciplines at the Games.

Three Indian Boxers Assure Medals

India also guaranteed three boxing medals after Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas and Jadumani Singh advanced to the semi-finals of their respective weight categories.

Preeti Pawar defeated Northern Ireland's Nicole Clyde 5-0 in the women's 54kg quarter-final.

Priya Ghanghas overcame Scotland's Nia Mitchell by a 4-1 margin in the women's 60kg category.

In the men's 55kg division, Jadumani Singh registered a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia's Mwengo Mwale.

All three boxers will compete in the semi-finals on July 31. Since Commonwealth Games boxing awards bronze medals to both losing semi-finalists, each has already secured at least a bronze medal for India.

Other Indian Performances

Weightlifter Nirupama Devi Seram narrowly missed out on a medal in the women's 63kg category after failing all three attempts in the clean and jerk. She had earlier finished fifth in the snatch with a lift of 93kg.

In athletics, Vishal TK qualified for the men's 400m semi-finals after finishing second in his heat with a timing of 46.49 seconds, while Rajesh Ramesh failed to progress.

Swimming saw mixed fortunes for India. Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 100m backstroke semi-finals with a time of 55.58 seconds. However, Sajan Prakash exited the men's 50m butterfly heats.

In para swimming, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam advanced to the final of the men's 50m freestyle S13 event after finishing among the fastest qualifiers.

India slipped to ninth place in the overall medal standings despite adding two more silver medals, while Australia continued to dominate the Games with 35 gold medals and a total haul of 80 medals.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The biggest focus will be on the women's weightlifting competition, where Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur will aim to bring home gold medals in their respective categories.

Nirupama Devi Seram will compete in the women's 63kg final, while Harjinder Kaur will take part in the women's 69kg final later in the evening. India has already enjoyed considerable success in weightlifting during the Games, making the duo among the country's leading medal contenders on Day 5.

A total of 27 gold medals will be decided across different sports during the day's competition. Swimming and para swimming account for the highest number of medal events with ten golds, followed by athletics and para athletics with six. Artistic gymnastics will award five gold medals, while weightlifting and lawn bowls, including para events, will each feature three gold medal contests.

India's swimming contingent also faces an important day.

Sajan Prakash will begin his campaign in the men's 50m butterfly heats, while Olympian Srihari Nataraj is scheduled to compete in the men's 100m backstroke heats. In para swimming, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam will participate in the men's 50m freestyle S13 heats, with qualification for the finals depending on their performances in the preliminary round.

Should they progress, the Indian swimmers will return later in the evening for the medal rounds and semi-finals.

Athletics will feature several Indian competitors aiming to advance through the opening rounds before the evening finals.

Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh are set to compete in the men's 400m heats, while Pooja Singh will challenge for a medal in the women's high jump final. Distance runner Gulveer Singh will also be among India's key athletes when he competes in the men's 10,000m final later in the night.

Indian boxing will also remain in focus with multiple quarter-final contests scheduled.

Preeti Pawar will compete in the women's 54kg quarter-final against a boxer from Northern Ireland. Priya Ghanghas will represent India in the women's 60kg quarter-final against Scotland, while Parveen Hooda will face an English opponent in the women's 65kg quarter-final.

In the men's competition, Jadumani Singh will fight in the 55kg quarter-final, followed by Kapil Pokhariya in the men's 90kg quarter-final. Victories in these bouts would guarantee at least bronze medals under boxing competition rules.

India heads into Day 5 after a productive start to the Games, particularly in weightlifting and para athletics, where the contingent has already secured multiple podium finishes. With several experienced competitors and emerging talents in action, officials will hope the country's medal count continues to rise.

Weightlifting once again appears to offer India's strongest chance of adding gold medals, while athletics, swimming and boxing could further strengthen the overall tally if the athletes progress deep into their respective events.

As the Commonwealth Games schedule becomes increasingly packed with medal events, Day 5 is expected to play an important role in determining India's position in the overall standings.

The projections reportedly estimate that India may secure around 32 medals across Olympic and para-sport events combined, including only seven gold medals. If that prediction proves accurate, it would represent a significant decline compared to the country's performances over the last two decades, during which India consistently emerged as one of the leading nations at the Commonwealth Games.

One of the biggest surprises in the assessment is the position of Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra.

Despite being India's most successful track-and-field athlete and a former Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Chopra has reportedly not been identified as a clear favourite for gold in Glasgow. The projection reflects growing concerns over the increasingly competitive field in men's javelin throw rather than any doubt about his credentials.

Chopra won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and later became India's first Olympic athletics champion. However, officials tracking international performances believe the challenge in Glasgow could be tougher than in previous editions. Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who has emerged as one of the world's leading javelin throwers, is expected to be among the strongest contenders. Australian athletes, including Cameron McIntyre, are also being viewed as potential medal threats.

The concerns surrounding India's projected medal tally extend well beyond individual athletes.

A major reason for the anticipated decline is the composition of the Glasgow 2026 sports programme itself.

Several disciplines that have traditionally contributed heavily to India's medal count will not be part of the Games. Shooting, wrestling and badminton—sports that have consistently delivered podium finishes for India—have been excluded from the Glasgow programme. Their absence is being viewed as a significant blow to India's medal prospects.

The impact becomes clearer when recent results are examined.

At the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, India won 61 medals. Around half of those medals came from sports that are not scheduled to feature in Glasgow. Disciplines such as shooting, wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, squash and cricket have either been removed or are not part of the reduced programme.

Glasgow 2026 will feature only 10 sports compared with 19 in Birmingham, dramatically reducing opportunities for countries that rely on a broad range of medal-winning disciplines.

Sports administrators believe this structural change alone could lead to a substantial fall in India's overall tally.

Performance concerns in certain events have added to the uncertainty.

Boxing remains one of India's traditional strengths, with athletes such as Lovlina Borgohain expected to challenge for medals. However, recent performances have not always matched expectations, prompting a more cautious outlook from analysts preparing medal forecasts.

Similar questions exist around several other established Indian athletes. While many remain capable of winning medals, internal assessments suggest that predicting gold medals has become increasingly difficult due to stronger global competition and fluctuating form.

Another challenge is the nature of the sports that remain on the programme.

Swimming, cycling, judo, netball and gymnastics are among the disciplines where India has historically struggled to compete with traditional powerhouses. While Indian athletes have made progress in some of these sports, they have not yet become reliable medal sources at major multi-sport events.

That reality has contributed to fears that India's medal count could fall to levels not seen since the late 1990s.

Despite concerns surrounding Glasgow, sports officials remain optimistic about the long-term picture.

Attention is already turning toward the 2030 Commonwealth Games, which India is expected to host in Ahmedabad. Early discussions suggest the event could feature between 15 and 17 sports, potentially allowing the return of shooting, wrestling, badminton and other disciplines where India traditionally excels.

Such an expansion would significantly improve India's medal prospects and could transform the country into one of the dominant forces of the Games once again.

For now, however, Glasgow 2026 presents a very different challenge. With fewer events, stronger competition and several medal-rich sports absent from the programme, India may be forced to rely on a smaller group of elite performers to avoid its weakest Commonwealth Games performance in nearly 28 years.