India finished fourth at the truncated 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 39 total medals including 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze. Powered by a record-breaking performance in the boxing ring, the streamlined contingent outperformed internal pre-tournament estimates despite a significantly reduced schedule.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow concluded with India maintaining its consistent top-five standing in the overall medal table, finishing fourth with 39 medals comprising 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze. While the total count appeared smaller than the 61 medals captured at Birmingham in 2022, analysts noted that the reduction stemmed directly from a truncated sports program in Glasgow that excluded traditional medal generators like shooting, wrestling, badminton, hockey, table tennis, and cricket.
Boxing Delivers Historic Record Haul and Seven Gold Medals
Indian boxing provided the defining narrative of the Games, capturing 10 medals from 10 finals and delivering the highest tally by any nation in boxing at a single Commonwealth Games. Every semifinalist successfully converted their guaranteed podium position into either gold or silver, pushing the squad to a record-breaking seven gold medals and three silver medals.
The women’s division led the charge with five titles. Priya Ghanghas added another title by beating Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in the 60kg final, and Arundhati Choudhary claimed the 70kg division crown against England’s Chantelle Reid.
In the men’s events, Sachin Siwach secured gold in the 60kg class by defeating Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, and Ankush Panghal clinched the 80kg title against England’s Dimeji Shittu. Three additional fighters secured silver: Lovlina Borgohain finished runner-up in the women’s 75kg event against Australia’s Emma Sue Greentree, Jadumani Singh took silver in the men’s 55kg division, and Narender Berwal claimed silver in the men’s 90kg category.
Efficiency and Conversion Rates Outpace Birmingham 2022
The domestic sports program displayed heightened efficiency in Glasgow despite sending a smaller delegation of 123 athletes compared to 210 competitors in Birmingham. India’s overall success rate climbed to 31%, improving upon the 29% conversion recorded in 2022.
Internal projections from the Indian Olympic Association and sports federations had estimated an internal target of just six gold medals and 31 total podium finishes. Indian competitors more than doubled that gold projection.
Athletics, Para Athletics, and Judo Add Crucial Podiums
Beyond the boxing ring, track and field, para sports, and martial arts contributed vital medals to secure fourth place in the standings.
In judo, Unnati Sharma defeated South Africa’s Skye Knoester by ippon in one minute and seven seconds to secure bronze in the women’s -63kg category, while Asmita डे claimed a historic judo gold in the women’s 48kg division following a resilient comeback in the final.
Historic Milestones and All-Time Standings
The 2026 campaign brought individual emotional highlights, including weightlifter Mirabai Chanu securing her division’s gold medal and tearing up during the national anthem. Tejaswin Shankar earned a decathlon bronze despite competing through a knee injury sustained during high jump events.
With the conclusion of the Glasgow schedule, India’s all-time Commonwealth Games medal tally advanced to 602 medals, maintaining fourth place globally behind Australia, England, and Canada. Australia led the historic table with 2,775 total medals, followed by England with 2,432 and Canada with 1,709.
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