Glasgow, Scotland: India's campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 came to a memorable end as the contingent secured 39 medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings after 11 days of competition in Glasgow. Team India returned home with 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze medals, delivering an impressive performance despite the Games featuring a reduced sports programme.

Held from July 23 to August 2, the Glasgow Commonwealth Games brought together athletes from 74 nations, competing across 11 sports and 215 gold medal events. India's campaign featured historic victories, dominant performances in boxing and weightlifting, breakthroughs in para sports and judo, and strong finishes in athletics.

The Games also marked the beginning of India's journey towards hosting the centenary Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad in 2030, with the official handover of the Commonwealth flag taking place during the closing ceremony.

India Ends Glasgow Campaign with 39 Medals

India concluded its campaign with a total of 39 medals, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze, securing the fourth position on the final medal table.

The Indian contingent remained among the leading sporting nations throughout the competition, with medals coming from athletics, para athletics, weightlifting, boxing and judo.

The tally reflected India's consistency across multiple disciplines, particularly in boxing, where the country dominated the podium on the penultimate day of competition.

Overall Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Standings

India Delivers Strong Performance Across Multiple Sports

India's medal haul was spread across several disciplines, highlighting the country's growing strength in international multi-sport events.

Weightlifting once again proved to be one of India's biggest strengths. Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu opened India's gold medal account in weightlifting by winning the women's 48kg title, while Rishikanta Singh, Raja Muthupandi, Valluri Ajaya Babu, Gyaneshwari Yadav, Bindyarani Devi, Harjinder Kaur and Lovepreet Singh all contributed medals in their respective categories.

Athletics and para athletics also produced several memorable performances. Paralympians and para athletes delivered multiple podium finishes, while India's track and field stars continued to impress through medals in high jump, long jump, javelin throw, triple jump, discus throw, shot put and long-distance running.

Judo emerged as another standout discipline after Asmita Dey became the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal by claiming the women's 48kg title. Harsh Singh later added another gold in the men's 60kg event, further strengthening India's campaign.

However, the biggest story came from the boxing ring.

Indian Boxers Dominate Glasgow

The boxing contingent produced one of India's finest performances in Commonwealth Games history by winning medals across multiple weight categories.

Gold medals came through Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Priya Ghanghas (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg men's) and Ankush Panghal (80kg men's).

Silver medals were won by Jadumani Singh, Lovlina Borgohain and Narender Berwal, underlining India's dominance in the sport.

The remarkable medal haul from boxing played a decisive role in helping India retain fourth place in the final standings.

Historic Moments Mark India's Campaign

The Glasgow Games witnessed several milestones for Indian sport.

Asmita Dey etched her name into history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold.

India's para athletes also enjoyed one of their most successful Commonwealth Games campaigns, collecting medals across sprint, shot put and other field events.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra added another international medal to his illustrious career with a silver in the men's javelin throw, while fellow Indian Yash Vir Singh claimed bronze in the same event to complete a double podium finish for the country.

Meanwhile, long-distance runner Gulveer Singh demonstrated exceptional consistency by winning medals in both the 10,000 metres and the 5,000 metres.

India's Complete Medal Winners at Commonwealth Games 2026

Disciplines That Powered India's Medal Charge

India's success in Glasgow was built on impressive performances across multiple sports rather than reliance on a single discipline.

• Boxing leads the way

The boxing squad emerged as India's biggest medal contributor in the closing stages of the Games, producing an extraordinary haul of seven gold medals and three silver medals. Their dominance transformed India's medal tally and ensured a fourth-place finish.

• Weightlifting delivers another successful campaign

Indian weightlifters once again lived up to expectations by consistently finishing on the podium. Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu spearheaded the campaign with gold, while several emerging lifters added silver and bronze medals across weight categories.

• Para athletes shine

India's para athletes enjoyed an exceptional Games, winning medals in sprint events and field competitions. Gold medals by Sharmila Dhankar, Dilip Gavit and Soman Rana highlighted the country's growing strength in para sport, while several teammates added silver and bronze finishes.

• Athletics produces medals across events

Indian athletics delivered medals in the high jump, long jump, javelin throw, triple jump, discus throw, decathlon, shot put and long-distance races. Neeraj Chopra's silver, Gulveer Singh's double-medal performance and India's podium finishes in the triple jump demonstrated the depth of the athletics contingent.

• Judo creates history

One of the defining moments of India's campaign came in judo. Asmita Dey scripted history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win Commonwealth Games gold. Harsh Singh added another gold, while Yamini Mourya and Unnati Sharma also reached the podium to make it India's most successful judo campaign at the Commonwealth Games.

Final Day Produces No Additional Medals

The closest India came to adding a 40th medal was through Ishroop Narang in the women's -78kg judo event. Narang began her day on a positive note by defeating Scotland's Nicole Wood via Yuko in Golden Score to progress to the quarter-finals. She then lost by Ippon to England's Emma Reid, dropping into the repechage.

Showing remarkable determination, Narang bounced back with a Waza-ari victory over Cameroon's Georgika Wesly Djengue Moune to stay alive in medal contention. However, in the bronze medal bout, she narrowly lost by Yuko to Canada's Coralie Godbout, ending her impressive run just short of the podium.

India's other judokas were unable to advance deep into the competition. Olympian Avtar Singh suffered an Ippon defeat to Cyprus' Aristos Michael in Golden Score during the men's -100kg Round of 16, while Yash Ghanghas bowed out after losing by Yuko to Wales' Joshua Whitehouse in the men's +100kg Round of 16.

Track Cycling Campaign Ends Without a Medal

India's hopes of securing its maiden Commonwealth Games track cycling medal also faded on the final day.

Harshveer Singh Sekhon was the first Indian cyclist in action but failed to finish Heat 1 of the men's 40km points race after recording a -40 DNF, bringing an early end to his campaign.

In the second qualification heat, Dinesh Kumar collected four points, but the effort was insufficient to earn qualification for the final.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam, one of India's brightest medal prospects in track cycling, clocked 1:04.191 to finish 20th in the men's 1000m time trial final.

India's final athlete in action was 16-year-old Lisha Das, the youngest member of the Indian contingent. Competing in the women's C4-C5 1000m para track cycling time trial, she recorded a timing of 1:34.410 to finish sixth, officially bringing India's sporting campaign in Glasgow to an end.

Jaismine Lamboria Leads India at the Closing Ceremony

With competition over, attention shifted to The Hydro, where athletes from all 74 participating nations assembled for the closing ceremony.

Leading the Indian contingent was Commonwealth Games boxing champion Jaismine Lamboria, who had been chosen as India's flag-bearer after winning the women's 57kg gold medal. Carrying the Tricolour during the athletes' parade, Lamboria symbolised India's outstanding boxing campaign, which yielded seven gold and three silver medals.

As athletes marched into the arena alongside their national flags, Australian singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem performed her hit Born to Try, while the ceremony also paid tribute to the thousands of volunteers whose efforts helped deliver the Games. Scottish singer-songwriter Sandi Thom opened the evening's celebrations with a performance of Proud to be from Scotland, followed later by live performances from Elephant Sessions and Primal Scream, including a rendition of Loaded featuring traditional bagpipes. A special video presentation revisited some of the defining moments from the 11-day sporting spectacle.

India Officially Takes Over as Host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games

One of the defining moments of the evening came when the Commonwealth Games Flag was formally handed over to India, symbolising the transition from Glasgow 2026 to Ahmedabad 2030, which will host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games.

The ceremony took place in the presence of Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha, marking the beginning of India's preparations to stage the landmark event.

India's Cultural Showcase Celebrates 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

India's handover presentation celebrated the country's rich artistic heritage through a vibrant 20-minute cultural performance.

Renowned singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar headlined the showcase, which featured a stirring rendition of Vande Mataram, colourful traditional dances and performances representing India's cultural diversity.

The programme revolved around the timeless Indian philosophy of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam"—meaning "the world is one family." The performance concluded with an audiovisual presentation highlighting India's sporting journey and offering the first glimpse of what athletes and fans can expect when Ahmedabad hosts the Commonwealth Games in 2030.

Glasgow Bids Farewell

Before the Games officially came to an end, Glasgow 2026 Chair George Black wished Ahmedabad every success as it prepares to host the centenary Games.

"From Glasgow to Ahmedabad, two great river cities, we wish you every success as you prepare to welcome the centenary Games."

Moments later, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, formally declared the Commonwealth Games 2026 closed, inviting athletes from across the Commonwealth to reunite in India for the next edition in 2030.

A Campaign to Remember

Although India did not add to its medal tally on the final day, the Glasgow campaign will be remembered for several landmark achievements. The country finished fourth overall with 39 medals, showcased remarkable depth across athletics, weightlifting, para sports, judo and boxing, and witnessed history through Asmita Dey's breakthrough judo gold and a record-breaking boxing performance led by Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal and several others.

With Glasgow now in the history books, the spotlight shifts to Ahmedabad, where India will welcome the Commonwealth once again in 2030, aiming not only to host the centenary Games but also to build on the sporting momentum generated by an outstanding campaign in Scotland.