Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Singh Lauds Army's Historic 16-Medal Campaign at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
The Indian Army sent 20 soldiers to Glasgow, Scotland, to compete in a big sports event called the Commonwealth Games.
They did amazingly well and won 16 medals, including 8 gold medals.
The Army won 41 out of every 100 medals that India got in the whole competition, including most of India's gold medals.
The women soldiers were superstars at boxing, winning most of India's boxing gold medals.
Some soldiers made history by winning India's first-ever medals in judo and para shot put, and a first silver in the high jump.
After the Games, an important leader named Rajnath Singh met the soldiers and told them he was very proud of them.
He called them heroes and role models for millions of people in India.
He said they are a mix of a soldier and a sports champion.
He also told them to keep working hard, because even bigger competitions like the Asian Games and the Olympics are coming next.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met the Indian Army contingent at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday to laud its 16-medal haul at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The 20-member contingent won eight gold, seven silver and one bronze, contributing 41% of India's total medals and 62% of its gold medals.
Women Army pugilists won four of India's six boxing gold medals, which Singh called a testimony to India's growing Nari Shakti.
The contingent's historic firsts included India's first Commonwealth Games judo gold, para shot put gold and silver, and high jump silver.
Singh urged athletes to prepare for bigger challenges at the Asian Games and Olympics, calling them a 'perfect blend of a soldier and a champion'.
- Who
- Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and the 20-member Indian Army contingent that competed at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- What
- Singh met and praised the contingent for winning 16 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 1 bronze) and highlighted the historic sporting firsts achieved by its athletes.
- When
- Friday, following the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games 2026, which ended on August 3.
- Where
- Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi; the medal-winning campaign was at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- To commend the Army contingent for contributing 41% of India's total medals and 62% of its gold medals, and to motivate athletes for the Asian Games and Olympics.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026, Glasgow, Scotland
- Army contingent
- 20 members across five sports
- Army medal tally
- 16 medals (8 gold, 7 silver, 1 bronze)
- India's total medals
- 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze)
- Army contribution
- 41% of India's total medals and 62% of its gold medals
- Defence Forces medals
- 18 total (16 by Indian Army, 2 by Indian Navy)
- Women's boxing golds
- 4 of India's 6 boxing gold medals won by women pugilists
- Next challenges
- Asian Games and Olympics
Sources
Defence Minister Praises Armed Forces Athletes As 'Soldier And Champion' Blend
Rajnath Singh interacts with Army athletes after 16-medal Glasgow CWG haul
CWG 2026: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Commends Indian Army Contingent for Stellar Sporting Show
