CWG 2026: Boxers, Judokas, And Para-Athletes Shine As India Finishes With 39 Medals In Glasgow
India delivered an extraordinary campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, defying pre-tournament doubts to secure a remarkable total of 39 medals. Despite Glasgow hosting a scaled-down version of the Games after stepping in as late hosts, the compact 122-member Indian contingent proved critics wrong, finishing strong with 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze medals. Surpassing expectations across non-traditional powerhouses, stellar performances from Indian boxers, judokas, and a historic haul by para-athletes defined India's resounding success on the international stage.
Punching Above Weight: Boxers Dominate The Ring
Indian boxers emerged as the standout performers of the Glasgow Games, completely dominating the ring and silencing any doubts regarding the competition's caliber. Securing an impressive seven gold medals, India claimed half of all the boxing gold medals at stake, a tally that could have reached nine had Lovlina Borgohain and Jadumani Singh narrowly missed out in their bouts. Demonstrating sheer grit and tactical brilliance, the Indian boxing squad dismantled opponents with power and precision, cementing their status as continental powerhouses.
Historic Breakthroughs In Judo And Para-Sports
Judo delivered one of the most heartwarming surprises of the Games. Overcoming setbacks just before the tournament—including the exclusion of two judokas due to doping and whereabouts issues—the remaining Indian squad rewriting history. Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched historic gold medals, supported by Yamini Maurya's silver and Unnati Sharma's bronze. Meanwhile, Indian para-athletes scripted the greatest chapter in national para-sports history by bagging seven medals, comprising three gold, two silver, and two bronze, matching the total number of para-medals India had won across all previous editions of the Commonwealth Games combined in a single outing.
Track And Field, Weightlifting, And Overall Campaign Highlights
In track and field events, star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal, while a resilient Tejaswin Shankar battled a knee injury to win bronze in the decathlon. Gulvir Singh captured two medals, and Murali Sreeshankar added another silver to India's tally, bringing the athletics count to five silver and five bronze medals. Weightlifting also added eight medals to the board, led by Mirabai Chanu's expected gold alongside impressive record-breaking silver performances from Rishikant Singh, Ajay Babu, and Lovepreet. Despite minor squad reductions due to pre-games doping adjustments, the Glasgow campaign has injected immense momentum into Indian sports ahead of future global competitions.
