India Concludes Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign with 39 Medals, Securing Fourth Place Finish on Medal Tally

India's spirited contingent of 122 athletes concluded their campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on August 2, 2026, marking their 19th appearance at the quadrennial multi-sport event. The nation secured a remarkable fourth position on the medal table, accumulating a total of 39 medals. This impressive haul comprised 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze medals, showcasing India's growing prowess across various disciplines. The Games, held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, saw India deliver several memorable performances, particularly on Day 9, which alone added 16 medals, including eight golds, propelling the country significantly up the rankings. Sharmila Dhankar: From Domestic Abuse Survivor to India's First CWG Para-Athletics Gold Medalist.

India's Historic Medal Haul at a Glance

Indian athletes displayed exceptional grit and talent, with boxing, athletics, judo, and weightlifting contributing significantly to the medal tally. Here is the full list of India's medallists at Glasgow 2026:

Boxing Delivers Record-Breaking Performance

Indian boxers were the standout performers, clinching a historic seven gold and three silver medals, topping the boxing medal table at the Games. This marked India's most successful boxing performance at any single Commonwealth Games edition, surpassing previous records. Among the gold medallists, Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57kg) upgraded her Birmingham 2022 bronze to a dominant gold, defeating defending champion Michaela Walsh of Northern Ireland 5-0 by unanimous decision. Sakshi Chaudhary (women's 51kg) also delivered a remarkable victory, snapping England's Ruby White's extraordinary 68-fight winning streak. Sachin Siwach (men's 60kg) secured his gold after a dramatic comeback, while Arundhati Choudhary (women's 70kg) triumphed in a tightly contested final. This exceptional showing underscores the depth of talent within Indian boxing. Tejaswin Shankar's Tears Fuel Sarvesh Kushare's Historic Silver Medal at CWG 2026 (Watch Video).

Weightlifting and Judo Shine Bright

Weightlifting provided India with its first gold medal of the Games, thanks to the phenomenal Mirabai Chanu. The 31-year-old weightlifting queen secured her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women's 48kg category, setting new Games records in snatch (85kg), clean & jerk (105kg), and a total lift of 190kg. This was her fourth CWG medal overall, following a silver in 2014. Chanu is set to defend her title at the upcoming Ahmedabad 2030 Games. The judo contingent also scripted history, with Asmita Dey (women's 48kg) becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold, followed by Harsh Singh (men's 60kg) who also clinched a gold medal.

Athletics Adds to Medal Tally

India's athletes made significant contributions, including Olympic silver medallist Neeraj Chopra, who secured a silver in the men's javelin throw with a season-best effort of 85.83m. Sharing the podium with fellow Indian Yashvir Singh, who earned a bronze with a personal best of 85.41m, brought back memories for Chopra of similar successes at the Asian Games. Chopra, returning from injury, admitted to being "scared" during his attempts but was pleased with his comeback performance. Other notable athletics medals included golds from Sharmila Dhankar (women's shot put F57), Dilip Gavit (men's 100m T47), and Soman Rana (men's shot put F57).

As the curtains fell on Glasgow 2026, India's robust performance, particularly the record-breaking achievements in boxing and the historic judo golds, reflects a positive trajectory for Indian sports. The momentum generated from these Games sets an encouraging precedent as India looks ahead to hosting the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030, with gold medalist boxer Jaismine Lamboria proudly serving as India's flag-bearer during the closing ceremony, symbolizing the nation's rising sporting ambitions.

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