India’s medal tally at the Commonwealth Games 2026 has climbed to 10 medals after an impressive run across weightlifting, para athletics and athletics in Glasgow.
The Indian contingent has so far secured two gold, five silver and three bronze medals, with Mirabai Chanu leading the charge by winning India’s first gold of the Games before Sharmila Dhankar scripted history as the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games para athletics champion.
Weightlifting has emerged as India’s most successful discipline, contributing six medals, while para athletics delivered a historic double podium.
India medal winners at Commonwealth Games 2026
| Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhandu Kumar | Men’s Heavyweight | Para Powerlifting | Bronze |
| Rishikanta Singh | Men’s 60kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Mirabai Chanu | Women’s 48kg | Weightlifting | Gold |
| Raja Muthupandi | Men’s 65kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Gyaneshwari Yadav | Women’s 53kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Bindyarani Devi | Women’s 58kg | Weightlifting | Bronze |
| Sharmila Dhankar | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Gold |
| Sarvesh Kushare | Men’s High Jump | Athletics | Silver |
| Shilpa Shyla | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Bronze |
| Valluri Ajaya Babu | Men’s 79kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
India medal tally by sport
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Para Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Athletics | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Para Powerlifting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
Where does India stand?
With 10 medals in the bag, India continues to climb the Glasgow 2026 medal standings as athletics, boxing and the remaining weightlifting events offer further podium opportunities over the coming days. They are currently placed eighth on the tally with Australia, England, Canada, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, Malaysia placed above it.
| Rank | Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | 26 | 13 | 20 | 59 |
| 2 | England | 8 | 13 | 11 | 32 |
| 3 | Canada | 7 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 4 | Nigeria | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 4 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | South Africa | 3 | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 7 | Malaysia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 8 | India | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
The biggest attraction remains Neeraj Chopra, who will return to Commonwealth Games action after missing Birmingham 2022 through injury. The Olympic and world champion headlines India’s athletics challenge alongside Murali Sreeshankar, Animesh Kujur, Parul Chaudhary, Gulveer Singh and Tajinderpal Singh Toor, all aiming to add to India’s medal haul.