India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow reached 39, with the contingent climbing to fourth place after boxers delivered an unprecedented 10 medals on Saturday. India’s overall count stands at 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, a return that has kept the campaign on track despite the country losing traditional stronghold sports such as wrestling, badminton and hockey from the programme.
The gold-medal account was opened by Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, who won the women’s 48kg weightlifting title. Earlier, Jhandu Kumar had secured India’s first medal of the Games by claiming bronze in para powerlifting, setting the tone for a multi-sport push that has included landmark achievements in athletics and a major surge in boxing.
Key milestones and standout firsts in Glasgow
The Glasgow edition has produced several notable firsts for India. Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games decathlon medal, taking bronze in the event. Gulveer Singh also made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two medals in athletics at a single Commonwealth Games, earning silver in the men’s 10,000m and bronze in the 5,000m.
In para-athletics, Sharmila Dhankar scripted history by becoming India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medallist in para-athletics, winning the women’s shot put F57. India also enjoyed a strong showing in the men’s 100m T47, where Dilip Gavit won gold and Mohammed Basil added silver to complete an Indian 1-2 on the podium.
Weightlifting contributed heavily across categories, with Mirabai’s gold leading a broader set of podium finishes. On the men’s side, Rishikanta Singh opened the able-bodied medal tally for India and set a Games record with a 121kg snatch on his way to silver in the men’s 60kg. Lovepreet Singh set a new Commonwealth Games snatch record of 176kg before taking silver in the men’s +110kg category.
India’s judo campaign also featured gold medals, with Asmita Dey winning the women’s 48kg and Harsh Singh taking the men’s 60kg title. Additional medals came through Yamini Mourya (silver, women’s 57kg) and Unnati Sharma (bronze, women’s category), as India continued to add to its tally across combat sports.
Boxing, however, has been the headline-maker, delivering 10 medals and driving India’s rise up the table. India’s gold medal winners in boxing include Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal. Silver medals in the ring were won by Lovlina Borgohain (women’s 75kg), Narender Berwal (men’s 90+kg) and Jadumani Singh (men’s 55kg).
India’s CWG 2026 medal winners (as listed)
Gold: 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, Women’s Category); Jaismine Lamboria (Boxing, Women’s Category); Sakshi Chaudhary (Boxing, Women’s Category); Priya Ghanghas (Boxing, Women’s Category); Arundhati Choudhary (Boxing, Women’s Category); Sachin Siwach (Boxing, Men’s Category); Ankush Panghal (Boxing, Men’s Category).
Silver: 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: Yashvir Singh (Athletics, Men’s Javelin Throw); Selva Prabhu Thirumaran (Athletics, Men’s Triple Jump); Gulveer Singh (Athletics, Men’s 5000m); Tejaswin Shankar (Athletics, Men’s Decathlon); Seema Kaliramna (Athletics, Women’s Discus Throw); Bindyarani Devi (Weightlifting, Women’s 58kg); Jhandu Kumar (Para Powerlifting, Men’s Heavyweight); Shilpa Shyla (Para-Athletics, Women’s Shot Put F57); Unnati Sharma (Judo, Women’s Category).
What’s next for India at CWG 2026
India’s campaign in Glasgow is not over yet, with more medals expected in judo and track cycling as the contingent looks to push the tally beyond the 40-medal mark. With boxing already providing a major boost and multiple sports contributing podium finishes, India’s remaining events will determine how far the team can climb from its current fourth-place position.
