India Aims for More Medals at Glasgow Games on July 27

The Indian contingent is set to compete vigorously on July 27 at the Glasgow Games, aiming to increase their medal tally after a successful previous day. With standout performances expected in weightlifting, swimming, and athletics, the team is hopeful for additional golds. Mirabai Chanu has already made history by securing India's first gold, and the weightlifting team continues to excel. As the day unfolds, several athletes are poised to bring home more medals, making it an exciting time for Indian sports fans.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 27, 2026, 12:06 IST

Indian Contingent Targets Increased Medal Count

The Indian team is eager to boost their medal count on Monday, July 27, following a successful day that brought their total to four medals on Sunday. Weightlifting has emerged as a key contributor to India's success, with three medals already secured, including a gold from the celebrated Mirabai Chanu. As the fifth day of the Glasgow Games approaches, further gold medals from weightlifting are anticipated. Additionally, India is set to compete in swimming and artistic gymnastics, both of which hold significant medal prospects.

Mirabai Chanu Secures India's First Gold

Chanu, who previously triumphed at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022, has made history by becoming the first Indian weightlifter to clinch three consecutive gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, following her impressive performance in the women's 48 kg category. Her victory marked India's first gold at the Glasgow event. The weightlifting team continued to shine, with Chanambam Rishikanta Singh earning silver in the men's 60 kg event and Raja Muthupandi securing another silver in the men's 65 kg division, ensuring India finished the day with three medals. As athletics events commence, Sarvesh Anil Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar, and J Aadarsh Ram are set to compete in the men's high jump final, with strong expectations for at least one medal.

Potential Medal Opportunities for India on July 27

India has several opportunities to secure additional medals on July 27, including:

Weightlifting: Gyaneshwari Yadav in Women's 53kg Final

Artistic Gymnastics: Protistha Samanta in Women's Vault Final

Weightlifting: Bindyarani Devi in Women's 58kg Final

Para Athletics: Sharmila Dhankar and Shilpa K Shyla in Women's Shot Put F57 Final

Athletics: Sarvesh Anil Kushare, Tejaswin Shankar, J Aadarsh Ram in Men's High Jump Final

Weightlifting: V Ajaya Babu in Men's 79kg Final

Swimming: Sajan Prakash in Men's 200m Butterfly Final (pending qualification)

Para Athletics: Rakeshbhai Bhatt and Shreyansh Trivedi in Men's 100m T38 Final

Athletics: Tejas Shirse in Men's 110m Hurdles Final (pending qualification)

Currently, India holds two silver, one gold, and one bronze medal, placing them eighth in the medal standings after Day 4. Australia leads the tally with a total of 39 medals, including 17 gold, 9 silver, and 13 bronze.