Archive · 3 Aug 2026
India’s Glasgow 2026 Investment Yields 39 Commonwealth Medals
India spent about 53 crore rupees to help its athletes train for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The athletes won 39 medals, including 13 golds.
Boxing gave the best return, earning 10 medals for about 1 crore rupees each.
Weightlifting was the cheapest, with 8 medals for less than 1 crore rupees each.
Athletics cost the most money but helped build a stronger team for future Olympics.
India invested ₹53.09 crore in elite sports for Glasgow 2026.
The country won 39 medals: 13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze.
Boxing delivered the highest return, 10 medals for ~₹1 crore per medal.
Weightlifting was most cost‑efficient, 8 medals for ~₹94 lakh per medal.
Athletics received the largest spend (~₹20 crore) but cost ~₹2 crore per medal.
- Who
- Indian government and athletes
- What
- Investment in elite sports leading to Commonwealth Games medals
- When
- Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (2026)
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To improve performance and build long‑term Olympic success
- Total government spending
- ₹53.09 crore
- Total medals won
- 39
- Gold medals
- 13
- Silver medals
- 17
- Bronze medals
- 9
- Cost per medal
- ₹1.36 crore
- Highest return sport
- Boxing (10 medals, ~₹1 crore per medal)
- Most efficient sport
- Weightlifting (8 medals, ~₹94 lakh per medal)