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Commonwealth Games 2026: The Indian contingent at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 has delivered a stellar performance, rapidly building its medal tally to double digits. Highlighted by a historic six-medal haul on a single blockbuster Monday (July 27, 2026), India's total medal count has officially reached 10. The nation’s campaign has featured groundbreaking historical milestones in para-athletics, dominant record-breaking lifts in weightlifting, and significant breakthroughs on the track and field.

Gold Champions: Historic Milestones And Hat-Trick Heroics

India has secured 2 Gold Medals so far at the Games, marked by incredible personal records and historic firsts:

Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting - Women's 48kg): Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu completed a legendary hat-trick of consecutive CWG gold medals. She shattered records by lifting a combined total of 190kg (85kg in Snatch + 105kg in Clean & Jerk).

Sharmila Dhankar (Para Athletics - Women's Shot Put F57): Sharmila Dhankar scripted history by clinching India's first-ever para-athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with a triumphant finish on the top podium.

Silver Medalists: High Jumps And Lifting Mastery

India's contingent has secured 5 Silver Medals, showcasing exceptional consistency across multiple events:

Rishikanta Singh (Weightlifting - Men's 60kg): Won India’s first able-bodied medal at the 2026 Games while setting a new Games record in the Snatch section with a 121kg lift.

Muthupandi Raja (Weightlifting - Men's 65kg): Delivered a strong performance to lock in second place with a total combined lift of 286kg.

Gyaneshwari Yadav (Weightlifting - Women's 53kg): Battled through an intense, record-breaking contest to bag silver with a total lift of 199kg.

Valluri Ajaya Babu (Weightlifting - Men's 79kg): Continued India's lifting dominance by fighting through a tough field to secure the silver.

Sarvesh Kushare (Athletics - Men's High Jump): Made track and field history by becoming the first Indian athlete ever to win a silver medal in the men's high jump at the Commonwealth Games.

Bronze Winners: Para-Power And Successful Appeals

Adding depth to India's standings, 3 Bronze Medals have been secured:

Jhandu Kumar (Para Powerlifting - Men's Heavyweight): Opened India’s overall medal account in Glasgow with a powerful best lift of 190kg.

Bindyarani Devi (Weightlifting - Women's 58kg): Claimed her second career CWG medal by registering a total lift of 199kg.

Shilpa K. Shyla (Para Athletics - Women's Shot Put F57): Awarded the bronze medal following a successful formal appeal submitted by the Indian contingent.

Key Takeaways From India's Campaign

Weightlifting remains India’s most dominant arena in Glasgow, producing 6 of the country's 10 medals. Coupled with landmark achievements in para-sports and track events, India continues its upward trajectory in the overall CWG 2026 medal standings.