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India Surpasses Expectations, Wins 39 Medals at Glasgow 2026

India Surpasses Expectations, Wins 39 Medals at Glasgow 2026
String of firsts, new stars: Glasgow serves India hope, Asiad will give reality check · indianexpress.com

India went to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026 and did really well.

They won 39 medals, which is a lot, and they finished fourth overall.

They got a lot of gold medals in boxing, which is the best ever for India.

A weightlifter named Mirabai Chanu won her third gold in a row, and a runner named Gulveer Singh won medals in both the 5,000‑meter and 10,000‑meter races.

A young athlete named Tejaswin Shankar won a medal in the decathlon, which is a tough event with ten different races.

These wins show that India has new champions and is getting stronger in many sports.

The next big test will be the Asian Games in Japan, where India will face even tougher competition.

Key facts

Games
Commonwealth Games 2026
Host City
Glasgow, Scotland
Medal Tally
39 (13 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze)
Rank
4th
Notable Achievement
Seven boxing golds, India's best-ever boxing haul

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