India Shines at Commonwealth Games 2026 with Multiple Medals

Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh Medal in Javelin

At the Commonwealth Games 2026, Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal, while Yash Vir Singh brought home a bronze in the men's javelin throw. This achievement was part of a remarkable performance by India, which also saw 10 boxers reach the finals of their respective categories on Friday. Additionally, Tejaswin Shankar earned a bronze in the decathlon, and Indian judokas contributed three more medals to the country's tally.

Boxing: All 10 Indian Boxers Reach Finals

In the boxing arena, every Indian boxer who participated in the semi-finals advanced to the gold medal matches, guaranteeing at least 10 silver medals for the nation. Highlights include:

1. Narender Berwal triumphed over Nigel Paul from Trinidad and Tobago in the men's +90kg semi-final.

2. Sachin Siwach defeated Owain Harris-Allan from Wales in the men's 60kg category.

3. Lovlina Borgohain, a Tokyo Olympian, won against Tuvalu's Tarona Khanum Badi Pasoni Taafaki in the women's 75kg semi-final.

4. Priya Ghanghas overcame England's Lucy Kings-Wheatley in the women's 60kg category.

5. Sakshi Choudhary bested Canada's Amber-Jane Wall in the women's 51kg semi-final.

6. Jadumani Singh won against Namibia's Philip Haoseb in the men's 55kg category.

7. Arundhati Choudhary defeated defending champion Rosie Eccles of Wales in the women's 70kg semi-final.

8. Jaismine Lamboria triumphed over Lesotho's Rapelang Maselela in the women's 57kg category.

9. Ankush Panghal won against Canada's Joshua Ofori in the men's 80kg semi-final.

10. Preeti Pawar beat Zambia's Catherine Mwape in the women's 54kg category.

All 10 boxers are set to compete for gold on August 1.

Judo: Gold Medals for Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh

In judo, Asmita Dey claimed gold by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48kg category, while Harsh Singh secured gold in the men's 60kg event after overcoming Australia's Joshua Katz. Yamini Maurya earned a silver medal in the women's 57kg category after losing to England's Acelya Toprak in the final.

Updates from Other Sports

In athletics, India's mixed 4x400m relay team, featuring Vishal TK, Rajesh Ramesh, Rashdeep Kaur, and Neeru Pathak, qualified for the finals after their heats. However, Shraddha Kopade and Rohit Majgul faced defeats in their judo repechage matches, while cyclists Dinesh Kumar and Harshveer Singh exited the men's 4000m individual pursuit. Additionally, Ronaldo Singh, David Beckham, and Jemsh Singh were eliminated from the men's keirin.

In bowls, Dinesh Kumar and Navneet Singh won against the Falkland Islands in the men's pairs sectional play, while Nayanmoni Saikia triumphed over Zambia's Mildred Mkandawire in the women's singles sectional play. In athletics, Yashas Palaksha and Santhosh Kumar Thamilarasan finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in the men's 400m hurdles.