Archive · 3 Aug 2026
India Surpasses Expectations, Wins 39 Medals at Glasgow 2026
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.
India finished fourth overall with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze).
Seven gold medals in boxing, India's best-ever boxing haul at the Commonwealth Games.
Mirabai Chanu became the first weightlifter to win three consecutive Commonwealth gold medals.
Tejaswin Shankar earned India's first Commonwealth decathlon medal.
Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to medal in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races.
- Who
- Indian athletes including Mirabai Chanu, Sakshi Chaudhary, Tejaswin Shankar, Gulveer Singh, and others
- What
- India won 39 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, surpassing expectations
- When
- 2026 Commonwealth Games, concluded Sunday
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- The Games served as a checkpoint before the Asian Games and showcased new talent
- 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