India wrapped up a highly successful campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing with an impressive 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, as athletes delivered standout performances across boxing, athletics, judo, weightlifting and para sports.
The medal haul reflected India’s continued growth on the Commonwealth stage, with several athletes producing career-best performances despite challenging weather conditions in Scotland.
Boxers Lead India’s Medal Charge
Boxing emerged as India’s biggest success story, contributing 10 medals, including seven gold and three silver, making it the country’s best-ever performance in Commonwealth Games boxing.
Indian boxers dominated the competition against strong opponents from England, Canada and Northern Ireland, while receiving overwhelming support from Indian fans at the Scottish Event Campus throughout the tournament.
Gulveer Singh Shines in Athletics
Distance runner Gulveer Singh was among India’s brightest stars after becoming one of the few Indian athletes to win two medals at a single Commonwealth Games.
He secured:
- 🥈 Silver in the men’s 10,000m
- 🥉 Bronze in the men’s 5,000m
Competing against world-class runners, including athletes from Kenya, Gulveer delivered one of India’s most memorable athletics performances of the Games.
Overall, India’s athletics contingent finished with 10 medals—five silver and five bronze—improving on its Birmingham 2022 performance, although a gold medal remained elusive.
Historic Gold in Judo
Indian judo created history as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medallists in the sport.
Their victories marked a major milestone for Indian judo and added another highlight to India’s overall campaign.
Mirabai Continues Her Golden Legacy
Weightlifting icon Mirabai Chanu once again demonstrated her dominance by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, reinforcing her status as one of India’s greatest weightlifters.
India finished the weightlifting competition with eight medals—one gold, six silver and one bronze.
Strong Showing in Para Sports
India’s para athletes also delivered an outstanding performance, winning a record seven medals and making a significant contribution to the country’s overall medal tally.
A Successful Campaign
Despite difficult weather conditions and stiff international competition, the Indian contingent produced one of its strongest Commonwealth Games performances, highlighting the country’s growing strength across multiple sporting disciplines and providing a positive platform for future international competitions.
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