India at Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally: Dilip Gavit Wins Gold; Basil, Sreeshankar Settle for Silver
India's Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign is off to a strong start, securing 15 medals – 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze – ranking 8th overall. Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu claimed a historic third consecutive CWG gold, breaking records. Para-athletes Sharmila Dhankar and Dilip Gavit also delivered groundbreaking golds, contributing to India's growing.
India's contingent at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, has showcased remarkable prowess, securing a total of 15 medals by the end of July 29. The Games are being held from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The impressive haul, comprising three gold, nine silver, and three bronze medals, places India 8th in the overall medal tally as the Games approach their midway point. Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem: Head-to-Head Record in Javelin Events Ahead of CWG 2026 Clash.
The Indian team, consisting of 122 athletes competing across ten sports, has seen stellar performances, particularly in weightlifting and para-athletics. Flag bearer Mirabai Chanu, a seasoned weightlifter, and boxer Lovlina Borgohain, the baton bearer, led the delegation into the Games, setting the tone for a competitive outing.
India's Medal Haul So Far
Here’s a detailed look at the Indian medallists who have brought glory to the nation at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games:
| Athlete | Sport/Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabai Chanu | Weightlifting - Women's 48 kg | Gold |
| Sharmila Dhankar | Para-athletics - Women's shot put F57 | Gold |
| Dilip Gavit | Para-athletics - Men's 100 m T47 | Gold |
| Rishikanta Singh | Weightlifting - Men's 60 kg | Silver |
| Muthupandi Raja | Weightlifting - Men's 65 kg | Silver |
| Gyaneshwari Yadav | Weightlifting - Women's 53 kg | Silver |
| Sarvesh Kushare | Athletics - Men's high jump | Silver |
| Ajaya Babu | Weightlifting - Men's 79 kg | Silver |
| Harjinder Kaur | Weightlifting - Women's 69 kg | Silver |
| Gulveer Singh | Athletics - Men's 10,000 metres | Silver |
| Murali Sreeshankar | Athletics - Men's long jump | Silver |
| Mohammed Basil | Para-athletics - Men's 100 m T47 | Silver |
| Jhandu Kumar | Para Powerlifting - Men's heavyweight | Bronze |
| Bindyarani Devi | Weightlifting - Women's 58 kg | Bronze |
| Shilpa Shyla | Para-athletics - Women's shot put F57 | Bronze |
Gold Medalists Shine Bright
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured India's first gold medal of the Games on July 26, dominating the Women's 48 kg category. The 31-year-old Olympic silver medallist not only claimed her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold but also shattered Games records with a total lift of 190kg (85kg snatch + 105kg clean & jerk). Her commanding performance saw her finish a remarkable 22kg ahead of the silver medallist. Chanu overcame a shaky start, failing initial attempts in both snatch and clean & jerk, demonstrating incredible resilience to eventually set new benchmarks.
Para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar etched her name in history on July 27, clinching gold in the Women's shot put F57 event. Her season-best throw of 9.81m marked India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in Para Athletics, ending a two-decade-long wait for a medal in the discipline. Dhankar's inspiring journey saw her overcome polio at the age of two and personal adversity, making her victory a testament to perseverance. Notably, compatriot Shilpa Shyla secured a bronze in the same event after an Indian protest and official review.
Dilip Gavit added to India's gold medal tally on July 29, winning the Men's 100 m T47 Para-athletics final. The 23-year-old became the first Indian male para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold, clocking a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds. This was part of a historic Indian 1-2 finish, with Mohammed Basil taking the silver medal in the same event. Gavit's triumph on a rain-soaked track is particularly remarkable given his challenging background, having lost his right arm as a child due to limited medical facilities.
Silver and Bronze Efforts
India's weightlifting contingent has been a consistent source of medals, adding five silvers and one bronze to the tally. Rishikanta Singh secured the nation's first able-bodied medal, a silver in the Men's 60kg, also setting a Games record in the snatch discipline. Harjinder Kaur upgraded her Birmingham 2022 bronze (71kg) to a silver in the Women's 69kg event, marking her second successive Commonwealth Games medal.
In athletics, Murali Sreeshankar claimed his second consecutive long jump silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, making him the first Indian men's long jumper with two CWG medals. Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian man to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the 10,000m, securing a silver in challenging conditions. Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar also contributed with a bronze in the Men's heavyweight category.
With several days of competition remaining, India hopes to build on this strong foundation and add more medals to its growing collection at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with athletes continuing to push boundaries and create new records.
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