CWG 2026: India produced its best performance of the Commonwealth Games 2026 (CWG 2026) so far by winning six medals on Day 5 in Glasgow. The country’s impressive campaign was highlighted by Sharmila Dhankar, who created history by becoming the first Indian para athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal. Alongside her remarkable achievement, Indian athletes collected three silver medals and two bronze medals, taking India’s overall tally to 10 medals.
The day also witnessed excellent performances in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, swimming, and gymnastics, giving Indian fans plenty to celebrate as the competition entered a crucial stage.
CWG 2026: Sharmila Dhankar Scripts History with Gold Medal
The biggest headline of CWG 2026 Day 5 came from the para athletics arena, where Sharmila Dhankar delivered a season-best throw of 9.81 metres to win the women’s shot put F57 gold medal.
Her historic victory marked a major milestone for Indian sports as she became the first-ever Indian athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in para athletics. The achievement reflects India’s growing strength in para sports and adds another memorable chapter to the country’s Commonwealth Games history.
India’s celebration became even bigger after teammate Shilpa K. Shyla was upgraded from fourth place to bronze medal following the disqualification of Nigeria’s Eucharia Iyiazi. It also marked India’s first double podium finish at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Ghana’s Zinabu Issah secured the silver medal with a best throw of 8.65 metres, while India’s double podium highlighted the country’s dominance in the event.
CWG 2026: Sarvesh Kushare Wins Historic High Jump Silver
India continued its success in athletics when national record holder Sarvesh Kushare delivered a historic performance in the men’s high jump.
Kushare cleared 2.25 metres to claim the silver medal, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s high jump.
Although Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford also cleared the same height, he secured gold after producing a cleaner series of jumps on countback. England’s Kimani Jack earned the bronze medal after clearing 2.20 metres.
Despite narrowly missing gold, Kushare’s silver is considered one of India’s finest achievements in track and field events at the Commonwealth Games.
CWG 2026: Weightlifting Delivers Three More Medals
Weightlifting once again proved to be India’s strongest discipline during CWG 2026, contributing three medals on Day 5 and taking the country’s total medal count in the sport to six.
The first medal came through Gyaneshwari Yadav, who impressed everyone on her Commonwealth Games debut by winning the silver medal in the women’s 53kg category.
The 23-year-old lifter, competing in a higher weight category after Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu retained the 49kg division, produced a personal-best total lift of 199kg. She successfully completed all six attempts, lifting 88kg in the snatch and 111kg in the clean and jerk.
For a brief period, Gyaneshwari even held the Commonwealth Games clean and jerk record before Nigeria’s Onome Omolola Didih lifted a Games-record total of 206kg to secure the gold medal.
CWG 2026: Bindyarani Devi Continues Medal-Winning Run
India’s experienced weightlifter Bindyarani Devi added another medal to the country’s tally by winning bronze in the women’s 58kg category.
The Manipur athlete finished with a combined lift of 199kg, including 87kg in snatch and 112kg in clean and jerk, earning her second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal after winning silver at Birmingham 2022.
Nigeria’s Rafiatu Folashade Lawal defended her title with a Games-record total of 229kg, while Canada’s Ann Sophie Taschereau claimed silver with 215kg.
Bindyarani’s consistency on the international stage once again highlighted India’s depth in women’s weightlifting.
CWG 2026: Valluri Ajaya Babu Misses Gold by Just One Kilogram
One of the closest contests involving India came in the men’s 79kg weightlifting event, where Valluri Ajaya Babu narrowly missed winning the gold medal.
The 22-year-old Andhra Pradesh lifter produced an outstanding performance by setting a Commonwealth Games snatch record of 149kg. He finished with a total lift of 330kg (149kg + 181kg).
However, Malaysia’s Muhammad Erry Hidayat edged past him by just one kilogram, finishing with 331kg after producing a Games-record 184kg clean and jerk.
Scotland’s Chris Murray completed the podium with a bronze medal after lifting 325kg.
Although Ajaya Babu settled for silver, his record-breaking snatch performance was one of India’s standout moments of Day 5.
CWG 2026: Indian Boxers Continue Winning Momentum
India’s boxing contingent maintained its impressive form at CWG 2026, with three boxers advancing to the next round after dominant victories.
In the men’s 60kg category, Sachin Siwach defeated England’s William Hewitt by 4-1 in the Round of 16 to book his place in the quarterfinals.
Another commanding performance came from Ankush, who outclassed Antigua and Barbuda’s Zalaan Jan with a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men’s 80kg event.
In the women’s 51kg category, Sakshi Choudhary also secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Botswana’s Lethabo Modukanele, keeping India’s medal hopes alive in women’s boxing.
However, not all results went India’s way. Sumit Kundu bowed out of the men’s 70kg competition after suffering a defeat against Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell in the Round of 16.
CWG 2026: Strong Performances in Athletics Continue
India continued to impress on the athletics track beyond the medal events.
National long jump star Murali Sreeshankar comfortably qualified for the men’s long jump final with a leap of 8.01 metres, while Lokesh Satyanathan also progressed after recording 7.77 metres.
In the men’s 110m hurdles, Tejas Shirse qualified for the final by clocking 13.76 seconds in the heats. Although he reached the medal race, he eventually finished eighth in the final.
Meanwhile, Gurindervir Singh’s campaign ended in the men’s 100m heats, where he clocked 10.39 seconds to finish 28th overall.
These performances ensured that India remained competitive across multiple athletics disciplines at the Glasgow Games.
CWG 2026: Swimmers Reach Finals Despite Tough Competition
Indian swimmers also delivered encouraging performances on Day 5.
Olympian Sajan Prakash qualified for the men’s 200m butterfly final after recording a time of 1:59.58 in the heats. Although he eventually finished eighth in the final, reaching the medal race reflected his consistency at the international level.
In the men’s 800m freestyle, Aryan Nehra finished seventh against a strong field of competitors.
Para swimmer Swatik Patil also impressed by qualifying for the men’s 100m breaststroke SB9 final with the sixth-fastest time before finishing fifth overall.
While medals narrowly eluded India’s swimmers, their performances demonstrated steady progress in the sport.
CWG 2026: Mixed Results in Gymnastics and Bowls
India experienced mixed fortunes in other sporting disciplines.
Artistic gymnast Protistha Samanta finished seventh in the women’s vault final after delivering a respectable performance against a highly competitive field.
In lawn bowls, Putul Sonowal suffered a defeat against Kenya’s Anwar Hamada during the men’s singles sectional play, ending his campaign.
Although these events did not produce medals, they contributed valuable international experience for India’s athletes.
CWG 2026: India’s Medal Tally Reaches Double Digits
By the end of Day 5, India had collected 10 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026, including 2 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze.
India’s Medal Winners So Far
| Athlete | Medal | Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Mirabai Chanu | Gold | Weightlifting |
| Sharmila Dhankar | Gold | Women’s Shot Put F57 |
| Rishikanta Singh | Silver | Weightlifting |
| Muthupandi Raja | Silver | Weightlifting |
| Gyaneshwari Yadav | Silver | Weightlifting |
| Sarvesh Kushare | Silver | Men’s High Jump |
| Valluri Ajaya Babu | Silver | Weightlifting |
| Bindyarani Devi | Bronze | Weightlifting |
| Shilpa K. Shyla | Bronze | Women’s Shot Put F57 |
| Jhandu Kumar | Bronze | Para Powerlifting |
CWG 2026: India Builds Strong Momentum in Glasgow
With six medals on a single day, CWG 2026 has become India’s most successful Commonwealth Games campaign so far in Glasgow. Sharmila Dhankar’s historic gold, Sarvesh Kushare’s record-breaking silver and another dominant display in weightlifting underlined India’s growing strength across multiple disciplines.
As several medal events are still to come, India will look to continue this momentum and further improve its position in the Commonwealth Games medal table. The performances on Day 5 have significantly boosted confidence within the Indian contingent, raising hopes of many more podium finishes in the days ahead.
