Archive · 28 Jul 2026
India Wins Six Medals on Commonwealth Games Day 5
India had a great day at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Sharmila Dhankar made history by winning India's first-ever para-athletics gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event.
Sarvesh Kushare won a silver medal in the men's high jump, and weightlifters Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav also won silver medals.
Boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to the quarterfinals.
However, Gurindervir Singh and Tejas Shirse had disappointing performances in their events.
India is hopeful but also cautious about the outcomes.
Sharmila Dhankar won India's first-ever para-athletics gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event.
Sarvesh Kushare won a silver medal in the men's high jump, becoming the first Indian to do so.
Weightlifters Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver medals in their respective categories.
Boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to the quarterfinals.
Gurindervir Singh and Tejas Shirse had disappointing performances in their events.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Sharmila Dhankar, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Tejas Shirse, Gurindervir Singh
- What
- Commonwealth Games Day 5 events and medal prospects
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- To continue adding to India's medal tally and showcase athletic prowess
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Medal Prospects
Optimistic View
India has a strong chance to add more medals with athletes competing in various events.
Cautious View
Performance depends on individual athlete's form and competition intensity.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games Day 5
- Location
- Glasgow
- Key Indian Athletes
- Sharmila Dhankar, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Tejas Shirse, Gurindervir Singh
- Previous Day's Medals
- Gold: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting), Silver: Rishikanta Singh (Weightlifting), Silver: Muthupandi Raja (Weightlifting), Bronze: Jhandu Kumar (Para Powerlifting)
- Upcoming Events
- Men's 100m Heat 4, Men's Long Jump Qualifying Group A, Men's 110m Hurdles Round 1
Sources
Commonwealth Games 2026: Complete list of India's medallists so far, updated medal tally
CWG 2026: India enter top 10 with six medals on day 5 of Glasgow games
Commonwealth Games Day 5 Live Updates: Sreeshankar and Gurindervir Singh in action at Glasgow
CWG 2026 Day 5 Round-Up: Sharmila, Kushare Shine As India Continues Medal March
CWG 2026: Sharmila Dhankar Scripts Historic Para Athletics Gold As India Secures Six-Medal Haul On Day 5, Medal Tally Reaches 10 | Video
Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: India winners list and latest standings after Day 5
