India at Commonwealth Games 2026: Athletes Shine With Historic Performances Across Multiple Sports
India has delivered an impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with athletes making their mark across athletics, para athletics, boxing, judo and weightlifting events. Despite sending a smaller contingent compared to previous editions, Indian sportspersons have continued to produce memorable performances on the international stage.
India entered the Glasgow edition of the Commonwealth Games with high expectations after winning 61 medals at the Birmingham Games in 2022. However, the 2026 edition features fewer sporting disciplines, with several medal-winning events from the previous Games not included in the current programme.
India has historically been one of the strongest nations at the Commonwealth Games, winning hundreds of medals across editions. The country’s best-ever performance came in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi, where Indian athletes secured 101 medals.
Indian Athletes Deliver Strong Performances in Athletics
India’s athletics campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 witnessed several outstanding achievements, with athletes securing medals in high jump, long-distance running, throwing events and jumps.
Sarvesh Kushare Wins Silver in Men’s High Jump
Sarvesh Anil Kushare produced a brilliant performance in the men’s high jump event to secure a silver medal for India. Entering the competition among the world’s leading jumpers, Kushare maintained consistency throughout the event.
Both Kushare and gold medallist Romaine Beckford cleared a height of 2.25 metres. However, Beckford achieved the mark with fewer attempts, allowing him to claim the gold medal while Kushare finished with silver.
Gulveer Singh Shines in Men’s 10,000m Event
Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh delivered an outstanding performance to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres race.
Gulveer remained among the leading group throughout the race and maintained his pace against strong competition. In the final stages, he produced a powerful finishing kick to move into second position and secure a memorable podium finish.
Australia’s Ky Robinson won the gold medal with a timing of 27:48.93, while Gulveer completed the race in 27:49.78 to take silver.
Sreeshankar Murali Claims Silver in Long Jump
Indian long jumper Sreeshankar Murali added another medal to the athletics tally with a silver medal-winning performance in the men’s long jump.
Sreeshankar recorded his best jump of 8.09 metres, finishing behind Jamaica’s Tajay Gayle, who won gold with an effort of 8.15 metres. Scotland’s Stephen Mackenzie secured the bronze medal with an 8.08-metre jump.
Seema Kaliramna Wins Discus Throw Bronze
Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women’s discus throw event after recording a throw of 58.65 metres.
After facing difficulties in some attempts, Seema produced her best effort in the competition to finish among the top three athletes. Jamaica’s Samantha Hall and Canada’s Julia Tunks claimed the gold and silver medals respectively.
Tejaswin Shankar Creates History in Decathlon
Tejaswin Shankar achieved a historic milestone by becoming India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medallist in the men’s decathlon event.
Competing across multiple events over two days, Tejaswin displayed remarkable consistency and completed the competition with 7,976 points. His performance in the final 1,500-metre race played a crucial role in securing the bronze medal.
Neeraj Chopra Returns to Commonwealth Games Podium
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra once again showcased his class by winning a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw event.
Coming back from injury with limited competition preparation, Neeraj registered a season-best throw of 85.83 metres. Although it was not his personal best performance, the medal marked an important achievement during his comeback period.
India also celebrated another podium finish in the same event as Yash Vir Singh won the bronze medal with a personal best throw of 85.41 metres in his final attempt.
Triple Jump Success Adds More Medals for India
India continued its strong athletics performance with a double podium finish in the men’s triple jump event.
Praveen Chithravel won the silver medal with a jump of 16.58 metres, while Selva Prabhu secured bronze after recording a 16.52-metre effort.
The achievement marked a strong comeback for Chithravel, who had narrowly missed a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
India’s Para Athletes Deliver Historic Gold Medal Performances
India continued its impressive run at the Commonwealth Games 2026 through its para athletes, who produced exceptional performances across different events and added several medals to the country’s tally.
Sharmila Dhankar Wins Gold in Women’s Shot Put F57
Sharmila Dhankar delivered one of India’s standout performances in para athletics by winning the gold medal in the women’s shot put F57 category.
Sharmila produced her best performance of the season with a throw of 9.81 metres to secure the top position. Her achievement highlighted India’s growing strength in para sports and showcased the determination of athletes competing at the highest level.
Shilpa K. Shyla Secures Bronze Medal
India also celebrated another podium finish in the women’s shot put F57 event as Shilpa K. Shyla claimed the bronze medal.
Shilpa initially appeared to have missed out on a medal position, but a post-event review changed the standings after one of Nigeria’s throws was declared invalid. The decision moved Shilpa into the bronze medal position.
Dilip Gavit Creates History in Men’s 100m T47
Dilip Mahadu Gavit produced a record-breaking performance in the men’s 100m T47 event by winning the gold medal and setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
Gavit completed the race in 10.71 seconds, while teammate Mohammed Basil M secured the silver medal with a timing of 10.83 seconds. The result created a historic one-two finish for India in the track event.
Soman Rana and Shubham Juyal Achieve Double Podium Finish
India secured another memorable result in the men’s shot put F57 category as Soman Rana and Shubham Juyal won gold and silver medals respectively.
Soman Rana produced a season-best throw of 13.40 metres to finish at the top, while Shubham Juyal secured silver with a 13.28-metre effort.
Indian Boxers Dominate Commonwealth Games 2026
India’s boxing contingent delivered one of the strongest performances at the Games, producing multiple gold medal-winning performances across men’s and women’s categories.
The boxing squad entered the competition with confidence after several strong international performances, and the athletes successfully converted expectations into medals.
Women Boxers Lead India’s Gold Medal Charge
Sakshi Chaudhary won gold in the women’s 51kg category after defeating Northern Ireland’s Caitlin Fryers through a unanimous decision.
Preeti Pawar continued India’s success by claiming the gold medal in the women’s 54kg category with a dominant 5-0 victory over Canada’s Scarlett Delgado.
World champion Jaismine Lamboria added another gold medal after defeating defending champion Michaela Walsh in the women’s 57kg final.
Priya Ghanghas secured gold in the women’s 60kg category after defeating Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in a closely contested final.
Arundhati Choudhary also reached the top of the podium by winning the women’s 70kg gold medal after beating England’s Chantelle Reid.
Indian Men Boxers Add More Medals
Sachin Siwach produced a thrilling performance to win gold in the men’s 60kg category. He defeated Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo through a split decision in the final.
Ankush Panghal also claimed gold in the men’s 80kg category after defeating England’s Dimeji Shittu by a split decision.
India won silver medals through Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh and Narender Berwal in their respective categories.
Judo Athletes Create Commonwealth Games Milestones
India achieved historic success in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning its first-ever gold medal in the sport.
Asmita Dey Creates History
Asmita Dey won India’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medal in the women’s 48kg category. She defeated Canada’s Heidi Quach through a golden point victory.
Harsh Singh Wins Men’s 60kg Gold
Harsh Singh continued India’s golden run by winning the men’s 60kg judo title. He dominated the final against Australia’s Joshua Katz with a 10-0 victory.
Yamini Mourya added a silver medal in the women’s 57kg category, while Unnati Sharma secured bronze in the women’s under-63kg event.
Weightlifting Stars Continue India’s Medal Tradition
India’s weightlifters once again proved their strength at the Commonwealth Games, winning several medals across categories.
Mirabai Chanu Wins Another Commonwealth Gold
Mirabai Chanu continued her dominance by winning gold in the women’s 48kg category. The victory marked another major achievement in her legendary Commonwealth Games career.
Rishikanta Singh won silver in the men’s 60kg category after a closely fought competition against Malaysia’s Aniq Kasdan.
Raja Muthupandi, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Bindyarani Devi, V Ajaya Babu, Harjinder Kaur and Lovepreet Singh also contributed to India’s medal tally with impressive performances in their respective weight categories.
India’s Strong Sporting Future
The Commonwealth Games 2026 has once again highlighted India’s growing presence across traditional and emerging sports. From athletics and boxing to para sports, judo and weightlifting, Indian athletes have demonstrated consistency, determination and world-class ability.
Despite competing with a smaller squad and fewer medal opportunities compared to previous editions, India’s performances reflect the country’s expanding sporting ecosystem and the continued rise of talented athletes across multiple disciplines.
