India Shines at Commonwealth Games 2026: Medal Highlights and Upcoming Events

The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow are showcasing India's athletic prowess, with notable performances in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and swimming. India has already secured ten medals, including a historic gold in para athletics by Sharmila Dhankar. Upcoming events feature key athletes like Gulveer Singh and Pooja Singh, who are set to compete in finals. Stay tuned for more updates on India's journey in this prestigious sporting event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2026, 08:27 IST

India's Performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026

The Commonwealth Games 2026 are currently taking place in Glasgow, Scotland, where India is actively competing in various sports including athletics, weightlifting, boxing, and swimming.

As reported by ESPN, Gulveer Singh is set to participate in the men's 10,000m final, while Pooja Singh will compete in the women's high jump final later in the evening.

In the boxing arena, several Indian boxers are gearing up for the quarterfinals, with Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Kapil Pokhariya, and Jadumani Singh ready to step into the ring.

In weightlifting, Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur will be competing in the finals of their respective weight classes. Additionally, swimmer Srihari Nataraj will kick off his campaign in the 100m backstroke heats, with a chance to advance to the semifinals.

India had a remarkable Day 5 at the Commonwealth Games, securing four medals and raising its total medal count to 10.

The standout moment was Sharmila Dhankar's gold medal in the women's shot put F57, marking her as India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medalist in para athletics. Shilpa K. Shyla also benefited from a Nigerian athlete's disqualification, earning a bronze medal and contributing to India's double podium finish.

In athletics, Sarvesh Kushare claimed silver in the men's high jump, while Murali Sreeshankar and Lokesh Satyanathan qualified for the long jump final. Weightlifting added three more medals to India's tally, with Gyaneshwari Yadav winning silver, Bindyarani Devi taking bronze, and Valluri Ajaya Babu also securing silver.

India's boxing and swimming teams also made significant progress, with several athletes advancing to the next rounds. Sajan Prakash and Swatik Patil reached the swimming finals, although Tejas Shirse, Sumit Kundu, and others were eliminated from their events.

So far, India's medal winners include Mirabai Chanu and Sharmila Dhankar with gold medals, alongside five silver and three bronze medals across weightlifting, athletics, and para powerlifting.

According to ESPN, here’s a look at India’s schedule for July 28:

Swimming: Sajan Prakash – Men's 50m Butterfly Heats

Athletics: Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh – Men's 400m Heats

Swimming: Srihari Nataraj – Men's 100m Backstroke Heats

Para Swimming: Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam – Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Heats

Weightlifting: Nirupama Devi Seram – Women's 63kg Final

Bowls: India (Dinesh Kumar, Navneet Singh) vs Cook Islands – Men's Pairs Sectional Play

Boxing: Preeti Pawar vs Nicole Clyde (Northern Ireland) – Women's 54kg Quarterfinal

Boxing: Priya Ghanghas vs Niamh Mitchell (Scotland) – Women's 60kg Quarterfinal

Weightlifting: Harjinder Kaur – Women's 69kg Final

Boxing: Parveen Hooda vs Sacha Hickey (England) – Women's 65kg Quarterfinal

Athletics: Pooja Singh – Women's High Jump Final

Para Swimming: Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam – Men's 50m Freestyle S13 Final, if they qualify

Boxing: Jadumani Singh vs Mwengo Mwale (Zambia) – Men's 55kg Quarterfinal

Swimming: Sajan Prakash – Men's 50m Butterfly Semifinal, if he qualifies

Athletics: Gulveer Singh – Men's 10,000m Final

Bowls: Nayanmoni Saikia vs Amy Williams (Wales) – Women's Singles Sectional Play

Boxing: Kapil Pokhariya vs Robert McNulty (Scotland) – Men's 90kg Quarterfinal

Swimming: Srihari Nataraj – Men's 100m Backstroke Semifinal, if he qualifies.