Gurindervir Singh: Day 5 2026 Commonwealth Games Updates highlight a stellar performance by India, marking its best day yet at the ongoing Games. On Sunday, the nation secured one gold and two silver medals, elevating its overall tally to four. Weightlifting emerged as India’s primary strength, with boxing and swimming also contributing to a successful day. Mirabai Chanu captured headlines by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold in the women’s 48kg category.
Chanu’s victory was nothing short of a masterclass. Despite an early missed attempt, the Olympic silver medallist lifted a combined 190kg, setting a new Games record of 85kg in the snatch before successfully completing a 105kg clean and jerk. This gold marks her fourth Commonwealth Games medal, solidifying her status as one of India’s finest weightlifters. Rishikanta Singh added a silver in the men’s 60kg category, equalling the Commonwealth Games snatch record with 121kg and finishing with 264kg total.
India’s boxing contingent continued its strong run. Jadumani Singh defeated Pakistan’s Sumama Rehman by unanimous decision to reach the men’s 55kg quarter-finals. Preeti Pawar advanced via a referee-stopped contest against Malawi’s Deborah Mtenje in the women’s 54kg event. In swimming, the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay team—comprising Srihari Nataraj, Aryan Nehra, Aneesh Gowda, and Dhakshan Shashikumar—qualified for the final, eventually finishing sixth.
Lawn bowls saw India’s campaign end after defeats in the men’s singles and women’s pairs. Artistic gymnast Tapan Mohanty placed 15th in the men’s all-around final, and the women’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team lost to Scotland. Overall, Day 5 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games showcased India’s growing prowess, with promising medal opportunities ahead in athletics, boxing, and more.