India has won 12 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, including 2 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze. Check India’s latest medal tally, medal winners, and sport-wise performance.
India has made a promising start at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, collecting 12 medals across weightlifting, athletics, para athletics, and para powerlifting. As of now, the Indian contingent has secured 2 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals, placing the country ninth in the overall Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally.
With 122 Indian athletes competing across multiple disciplines, the medal count is expected to rise as several top contenders, including Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain, remain in action.
India Medal Tally at Commonwealth Games 2026
India has won 12 medals so far at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
| Medal | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 2 |
| Silver | 7 |
| Bronze | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Mirabai Chanu Wins India’s First Gold
Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu once again proved why she is one of India’s biggest sporting stars by winning the women’s 48kg weightlifting gold medal. The victory marked her third consecutive Commonwealth Games title, making her one of India’s most successful weightlifters in CWG history.
India’s second gold medal came through Sharmila Dhankar, who delivered an outstanding performance in the Women’s Shot Put F57 Para Athletics event.
Meanwhile, Rishikanta Singh became India’s first able-bodied medallist in Glasgow after winning silver in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event while also setting a new Commonwealth Games snatch record.
Complete List of India’s Medal Winners
| Athlete | Event | Sport | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhandu Kumar | Men’s Heavyweight | Para Powerlifting | Bronze |
| Rishikanta Singh | Men’s 60kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Mirabai Chanu | Women’s 48kg | Weightlifting | Gold |
| Muthupandi Raja | Men’s 65kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Gyaneshwari Yadav | Women’s 53kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Bindyarani Devi | Women’s 58kg | Weightlifting | Bronze |
| Sharmila Dhankar | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Gold |
| Sarvesh Kushare | Men’s High Jump | Athletics | Silver |
| Shilpa K Shyla | Women’s Shot Put F57 | Para Athletics | Bronze |
| Valluri Ajaya Babu | Men’s 79kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Harjinder Kaur | Women’s 69kg | Weightlifting | Silver |
| Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000m | Athletics | Silver |
Sport-Wise Performance
Weightlifting has once again emerged as India’s strongest discipline, contributing more than half of the country’s medals. Para athletics has also delivered impressive performances, while athletics continues to add valuable podium finishes.
| Sport | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weightlifting | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Athletics | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Para Athletics | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Para Powerlifting | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 |
Neeraj Chopra and Lovlina Borgohain in Medal Hunt
India’s medal tally could improve significantly in the coming days as Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra prepares to compete in the men’s javelin throw. After missing the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games due to injury, Chopra will be aiming to reclaim the Commonwealth title he won in 2018.
Boxer Lovlina Borgohain has already guaranteed herself at least a bronze medal after receiving a quarter-final bye in the women’s 75kg category. She will now target a place in the final and a chance to win gold.
Other Indian athletes, including Animesh Kujur, Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Chaudhary, and Tajinderpal Singh Toor, are also expected to strengthen India’s medal tally before the Games conclude.
India Stands Ninth in the Medal Table
Australia continues to dominate the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table, followed by Canada and England. India currently occupies (9th) ninth place with 12 medals.
Despite a reduced sports program in Glasgow, India remains one of the strongest participating nations. Several medal-rich sports from previous editions, including wrestling, badminton, table tennis, shooting, and hockey, are not part of the 2026 Games, making every medal even more significant.
FAQ
How many medals has India won at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
India has won 12 medals, including 2 gold, 7 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Who won India’s first gold medal at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal in the Women’s 48kg Weightlifting event.
Which sport has contributed the most medals for India?
Weightlifting has contributed the highest number of medals, with seven medals so far.