Archive · 25 Jul 2026
India's Mixed Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026
India had a mixed start at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
They won their first medal, a bronze in para powerlifting, and had successes in boxing with Sachin advancing to the round of 16 and Lovlina Borgohain advancing to the semi-finals.
However, three Indian athletes were barred from the Games due to doping violations, which affected the team's overall performance.
The Indian contingent faced setbacks before the Games even began, with athletes being suspended and the team's quota reduced due to doping issues.
India won their first medal, a bronze in men’s heavyweight para powerlifting, at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain advanced to the semi-finals after receiving a bye in the draw.
Three Indian athletes were barred from the Games due to doping violations, impacting the team's medal prospects.
Boxer Sachin advanced to the round of 16 in the men’s 60kg boxing event after winning his round of 32 bout.
India's women's lawn bowls team faced Tonga, with a promising start in the second end.
- Who
- Indian athletes at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- What
- Mixed performance with doping violations and athletic successes
- When
- Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- Doping violations impacted the team, but some athletes performed well
Doping Violations Impact
Athletic Successes
Doping Violations
Doping Violations Impact
Three Indian athletes were barred due to doping violations, affecting the team's medal prospects.
Athletic Successes
Despite setbacks, India secured a bronze in para powerlifting and advanced in boxing.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow
- Medals Won
- 1 (Bronze in para powerlifting)
- Athletes Barred
- 3 (due to doping violations)
- Notable Achievements
- Sachin advances to round of 16 in men’s boxing; Lovlina Borgohain advances to semi-finals
