India made historic breakthroughs in judo while boxer Preeti Pawar secured a spot in the 54kg final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The multi-sport event showcased multiple record-breaking performances across swimming, weightlifting, and track events through early competition days.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games delivered a flurry of historic moments across events, highlighted by breakthrough medal performances and intense competition in the Scottish rain. Day 5 began with power, precision, speed, and heavy Glasgow rain, setting the stage for memorable athletic achievements. Indian athletes made their mark on the international stage, securing historic firsts in judo alongside strong advancement in the boxing ring, which brought India’s total medal count to 19 (5 gold, 10 silver, and 4 bronze).
India Makes History With First-Ever Judo Gold Medals in Glasgow
India captured its first-ever gold medals in judo in the history of the Commonwealth Games, as Asmita Das and Harsh Singh delivered dominant performances in their respective weight classes. Das claimed victory in the 48kg category final by defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach 2-1. In the men’s 60kg division, Singh secured a decisive 10-0 win over Australia’s Joshua Katz to claim the top podium spot.
Those victories brought India’s medal tally to 19 overall, consisting of five gold, 10 silver, and four bronze medals as the competition progressed through the week.
Preeti Pawar Reaches the 54kg Boxing Final
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar advanced to the 54kg weight class final after a commanding victory over Zambia’s Catherine Mwape. The 22-year-old Asian Games bronze medalist from Bhiwani maintained control from start to finish, using precise punches and effective counterattacks to keep her opponent under constant pressure.
With a 5-0 decision over Mwape, Pawar secured her place in the gold medal match. She is set to face Scarlett Delgado of Canada, who advanced by defeating England’s Lauren Mackie 4-1 in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Niue’s Duken Tutakitoa-Williams continued his Commonwealth boxing journey, and a thrilling men’s 65kg quarter-final delivered a long-awaited boxing medal.
Global Records and Standout Performances Fall Across Glasgow Events
Beyond the boxing ring and judo mats, the Games saw a wave of records broken across multiple disciplines during the five days of competition. Canada’s Félix Dolci led the final day of artistic gymnastics with more Canadian gold, while Maude Charron won a third consecutive Commonwealth weightlifting gold. Malaysia also claimed men’s weightlifting gold accompanied by a new Games record.
In the swimming pool, Scotland struck first during a packed night of swimming finals, Flynn Southam won a high-quality men’s 100m freestyle final, Jenna Forrester took 200m individual medley gold on the final stroke, and Lewis Clare completed another 200m butterfly and 400m medley double. Philip Novaki made history with Jersey’s first Commonwealth Games gold, Lani Pallister completed an unprecedented distance freestyle treble, and Australia won a dramatic mixed medley relay as Chad le Clos reached 20 Commonwealth medals. Track and field events featured a new Games record in the men’s 100m won by Emmanuel Eseme, an area record for women’s 100m gold taken by Zoe Hobbs, and a rain-soaked men’s 10,000m that produced historic medals for Australia, India, and the Isle of Man. Additionally, Games records fell across the high jump, hammer, and weightlifting events.
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