India continued its impressive campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking its medal tally to 15 with Dilip Gavit’s historic gold, Murali Sreeshankar’s silver, and strong performances in boxing, athletics, and para sports.
Glasgow : India continued its impressive run at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking its official medal tally to 15 medals (3 Gold, 8 Silver, 4 Bronze) after another successful day featuring standout performances in athletics, para athletics, and boxing. India is currently 7th in the overall medal standings.
Dilip Gavit Wins Historic Gold
Para athlete Dilip Mahadu Gavit produced a sensational performance to win the gold medal in the men’s T12 1500m event, setting a new Commonwealth Games record. His victory gave India its third gold medal of the Games and further strengthened the country’s para athletics campaign.
Murali Sreeshankar Claims Second Straight Silver
Star long jumper Murali Sreeshankar secured the silver medal in the men’s long jump with a best effort of 8.09m, earning his second consecutive Commonwealth Games silver after Birmingham 2022. He narrowly missed gold by just 6cm in a thrilling final.
Indian Boxers Guarantee More Medals
India’s boxing contingent continued to dominate, with several boxers advancing to the semi-finals, ensuring at least 10 boxing medals for the country. The strong performances have boosted India’s chances of adding multiple medals over the coming days.
Historic Performances Continue
Earlier in the Games, Sharmila Dhankar became India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games para athletics gold medallist, while Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a 10,000m silver medal at the Commonwealth Games. Athletes including Harjinder Kaur, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, and Shilpa Shyla have also contributed to India’s growing medal tally.
Neeraj Chopra Headlines Day 8
All eyes are now on Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, who is set to compete in the men’s javelin throw, one of India’s biggest medal opportunities. Several Indian athletes will also be in action across athletics, weightlifting, and boxing as the nation looks to climb further up the medal table.
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