India’s remarkable journey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has gone from strength to strength, with yet another wave of outstanding performances adding to the nation’s growing medal tally. From historic victories in judo and para-athletics to a dominant display in boxing and impressive performances in athletics, Indian athletes have continued to prove that they are capable of excelling across a wide range of sporting disciplines. Every medal has reflected years of dedication, perseverance and the unwavering determination to succeed on one of the biggest sporting stages in the Commonwealth.
Weightlifting once again contributed to India’s success as Lovepreet Singh claimed the silver medal in the men’s +110 kg category. His podium finish continued India’s impressive run in weightlifting, a discipline that has consistently delivered medals throughout the Games. In athletics, Seema Kaliramna added a bronze medal in the women’s discus throw, displaying composure and consistency to finish among the event’s top performers.
Judo produced one of the biggest highlights of India’s campaign. Asmita Dey delivered a memorable gold medal in the women’s 48 kg category, opening a new chapter for Indian judo at the Commonwealth Games. Soon afterwards, Harsh Singh followed her lead by securing gold in the men’s 60 kg event, making it a memorable double delight for Indian judo. Yamini Mourya added to the celebrations with a silver medal in the women’s 57 kg category, while Unnati Sharma fought bravely to win bronze in the women’s 63 kg division. Together, they showcased the growing strength and promise of Indian judo on the Commonwealth stage.
Indian athletics continued to produce memorable moments. Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra added another major medal to his glittering career by winning silver in the men’s javelin throw, while Yash Vir Singh joined him on the podium with bronze in the same event, giving India a memorable double podium finish. Tejaswin Shankar displayed his versatility by securing bronze in the demanding men’s decathlon, an event that tests athletes across ten disciplines. In the men’s triple jump, Praveen Chithravel earned silver while Selva Prabhu claimed bronze, ensuring another double podium finish for India in athletics. Distance runner Gulveer Singh, who had earlier won silver in the 10,000 metres, added another medal to his collection by clinching bronze in the 5,000 metres, underlining his exceptional endurance and consistency.
India’s para-athletes once again demonstrated their growing excellence on the international stage. Soman Rana struck gold in the men’s F57 shot put, while Shubham Juyal secured the silver medal in the same event. Watching two Indian athletes stand together on the podium was another proud moment for the nation and further highlighted the remarkable progress of Indian para-athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
The boxing ring belonged to India as the country’s pugilists delivered one of their finest Commonwealth Games performances. Preeti Pawar opened the gold rush in the women’s 54 kg category with a commanding display. She was joined by Jaismine Lamboria, who claimed gold in the women’s 57 kg event, followed by Sakshi Chaudhary in the women’s 51 kg category and Priya Ghanghas in the women’s 60 kg division. Arundhati Choudhary continued the golden streak by winning the women’s 70 kg title, while Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal added gold medals in the men’s 60 kg and 80 kg categories respectively. Jadumani Singh, Lovlina Borgohain and Narender Berwal also made valuable contributions by securing silver medals in their respective weight categories, completing a sensational campaign for the Indian boxing contingent.
What makes India’s campaign even more special is the diversity of sports contributing to the medal tally. Weightlifting has continued its rich tradition of success, athletics has produced medals across multiple events, para-athletics has delivered memorable moments, judo has reached new heights, and boxing has emerged as one of India’s biggest success stories of the Games. The performances of both experienced stars and emerging talents have shown that Indian sport is flourishing across disciplines.
As the Commonwealth Games draw towards their conclusion, India’s athletes have given the nation countless reasons to celebrate. Every medal represents years of sacrifice, relentless training and an unwavering belief in achieving greatness. Glasgow has witnessed Indian athletes produce inspiring performances, create unforgettable moments and once again prove that determination, hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into reality.
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