Mirabai Chanu, Tejaswin Shankar: India’s Historic CWG 2026 Highlights define a campaign where a smaller squad achieved a higher medal-win rate than ever before. India concluded the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, nine bronze), finishing fifth overall. Although the total fell short of the 50-medal benchmark maintained since 2002, the efficiency improved, with 31% of the 122 athletes returning home with hardware compared to 29% in Birmingham.
The boxing ring delivered India’s greatest triumph, securing 10 medals, including seven golds. Jaismine Lamboria and Preeti Pawar led a stellar charge, while Lovlina Borgohain earned silver. This 71% conversion rate marked the nation’s best-ever boxing display at the Games. Meanwhile, Mirabai Chanu made weightlifting history by becoming the first Indian to win three consecutive Commonwealth golds, anchoring an eight-medal haul for the lifters.
Athletics contributed 10 medals, highlighted by Neeraj Chopra’s silver in javelin and Tejaswin Shankar’s pioneering decathlon bronze despite injury. Gulveer Singh’s double-distance medals and the para-athletics squad’s six medals, featuring three double podium finishes, underscored the team’s depth. Judo also celebrated its strongest showing with four medals, including two golds, while para powerlifting saw Jhandu Kumar secure a sole medal.
Despite zero medals in swimming, gymnastics, and bowls, the Glasgow edition showcased resilience and new milestones, including India’s first para basketball team. With a leaner contingent, the focus on quality over quantity paid off, hinting at a bright future for Indian multi-sport events as the nation builds on this historic momentum.