India delivered a sensational performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning multiple gold medals across boxing, para athletics, athletics and judo to climb to fourth in the medal standings.
Glasgow: India produced its best performance of the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a remarkable medal rush on Saturday, winning 16 medals in a single day and climbing from 10th to fourth place in the overall medal standings.
The spectacular surge was powered by a dominant display in boxing, where Indian athletes created history by securing seven gold medals and three silver medals. Strong performances in para athletics, athletics and judo further boosted India’s tally, making it one of the country’s finest single-day outings in Commonwealth Games history.
India now has 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, with the final day of competition still remaining. The nation trails only Australia, England and Canada in the medal table.
Historic Boxing Success
India’s boxing contingent emerged as the biggest contributor to the medal haul. Among the standout champions were:
- Sakshi Chaudhary – Gold
- Priya Ghanghas – Gold
- Arundhati Chaudhary – Gold
- Several other Indian boxers also claimed gold medals, helping India achieve a record-breaking boxing campaign.
Para Athletes Create History
India’s para athletes also scripted history by winning seven medals, including three gold medals, marking the country’s best-ever Commonwealth Games performance in para sports. The achievement matched India’s combined para medal tally from all previous editions.
Medal Tally (Latest)
- 🥇 Gold: 13
- 🥈 Silver: 17
- 🥉 Bronze: 9
- Total: 39 medals
- Overall Position: 4th
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s medal winners, especially the boxing and para athletics contingent, praising their determination, discipline and commitment to excellence.
With the final day of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games still to come, India will look to add more medals and finish the tournament on a high note.
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