Glasgow, Scotland: India has made a promising start at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with its contingent of 122 athletes competing across multiple disciplines and already securing a place on the medal table. The Games, being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, have seen Indian athletes deliver strong performances in weightlifting, athletics, para athletics, and para powerlifting.
As of now, India has won 10 medals, including 2 gold, 5 silver, and 3 bronze, with several top contenders still in action. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain is guaranteed at least a bronze medal in boxing after receiving a quarter-final bye in the women’s 75kg category, but she remains focused on winning gold.
India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally
| Medal Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 5 |
| Bronze | 3 |
| Total | 10 |
Commonwealth Games 2026: Indian Medal Winners List
| No. | Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhandu Kumar | Men’s Heavyweight | Para Powerlifting | Bronze |
| 2 | Rishikanta Singh | Men’s 60kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| 3 | Mirabai Chanu | Women’s 48kg | Weightlifting | Gold |
| 4 | Muthupandi Raja | Men’s 65kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| 5 | Gyaneshwari Yadav | Women’s 53kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| 6 | Bindyarani Devi | Women’s 58kg | Weightlifting | Bronze |
| 7 | Sharmila Dhankar | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Gold |
| 8 | Sarvesh Kushare | Men’s High Jump | Athletics | Silver |
| 9 | Shilpa K Shyla | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Bronze |
| 10 | Valluri Ajaya Babu | Men’s 79kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
Sport-Wise Breakdown of India’s Medals
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Para Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Weightlifting | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Para Powerlifting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
Mirabai Chanu Leads India’s Gold Rush
Tokyo Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu delivered another memorable performance by winning gold in the women’s 48kg weightlifting category. The victory marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games title, further cementing her status as one of India’s greatest weightlifters.
Meanwhile, Sharmila Dhankar secured India’s second gold medal in the women’s F57 shot put event, highlighting the country’s growing strength in para athletics.
Neeraj Chopra Headlines India’s Athletics Campaign
India’s athletics squad is led by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who is aiming to reclaim the Commonwealth Games javelin title he won at Gold Coast 2018. Chopra missed the Birmingham 2022 Games due to injury and returns to Glasgow as one of India’s biggest medal hopes.
Other Indian athletes expected to challenge for podium finishes include Animesh Kujur, Murali Sreeshankar, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, Parul Chaudhary, and Gulveer Singh.
India’s Commonwealth Games Legacy
Before Glasgow 2026, India had accumulated 564 Commonwealth Games medals across 18 appearances, making the country the fourth-most successful nation in Commonwealth Games history, behind Australia, England, and Canada.
The nation’s best-ever performance came at the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games, where India won 101 medals, including 39 gold medals, and finished second in the overall standings.
At Birmingham 2022, India secured 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze) to finish fourth. However, Glasgow 2026 features a reduced sports programme, with disciplines such as wrestling, badminton, table tennis, and hockey absent from the schedule, impacting India’s traditional medal prospects.
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Outlook for Team India at Glasgow 2026
With several medal events still to come, including boxing, athletics, and para sports, India remains well-positioned to add significantly to its medal tally. The performances of stars like Lovlina Borgohain and Neeraj Chopra could play a crucial role in boosting India’s standing on the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table.
