India at Commonwealth Games 2026: Full List of Medal Winners and Records

India has made a promising start at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, with the country’s weightlifters once again leading the medal charge. Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu created history by winning her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, while Rishikanta Singh Chanambam and Raja Muthupandi added silver medals to India’s tally. India had earlier opened its account with a bronze medal in para powerlifting.

This article provides the latest India Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally, complete list of medal winners, major records, and key highlights.

India Medal Tally at Commonwealth Games 2026

As of 27 July 2026, India has won 4 medals.

India is placed among the top nations in the early stages of the Games after an impressive performance in weightlifting.

Full List of India’s Medal Winners

Mirabai Chanu Scripts History

Indian weightlifting icon Mirabai Chanu once again dominated the Commonwealth stage by winning the women’s 48kg title.

Performance

Her performance helped India win its first gold medal of the 2026 Games. Mirabai also became a three-time consecutive Commonwealth Games champion, having previously won gold in 2018 and 2022, in addition to a silver medal in 2014.

Rishikanta Singh Chanambam Wins Historic Silver

Manipur’s Rishikanta Singh Chanambam delivered one of India’s standout performances in the men’s 60kg weightlifting event.

Performance

• Snatch: 121kg (Games Record)
• Clean & Jerk: 143kg
• Total: 264kg
• Medal: Silver

He became the first male weightlifter from Manipur to win a Commonwealth Games medal.

Raja Muthupandi Adds Another Silver

Indian weightlifter Raja Muthupandi also secured a silver medal, ensuring a memorable day for India’s weightlifting contingent and strengthening India’s position in the medal standings.

Jhandu Kumar Opens India’s Medal Account

India’s first medal at the Games came through Jhandu Kumar, who claimed a bronze medal in Para Powerlifting (Men’s Heavyweight), giving Team India an early boost before the weightlifting events.

Major Records Set by Indian Athletes

• Mirabai Chanu
  • Commonwealth Games Record in Snatch (85kg)
  • Commonwealth Games Record in Clean & Jerk (105kg)
  • Commonwealth Games Record in Total Lift (190kg)
  • Third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.
• Rishikanta Singh Chanambam
  • Commonwealth Games Record in Snatch (121kg) in the men’s 60kg category.

India’s Strength in Weightlifting

Weightlifting continues to be one of India’s strongest sports at the Commonwealth Games. The discipline has consistently contributed a significant share of India’s medals over the years, and Glasgow 2026 has been no exception.

Mirabai Chanu’s historic achievement and the emergence of new talents such as Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi underline India’s growing depth in the sport.

India’s Medal Winners at Commonwealth Games 2026

Key Highlights

• India has won 4 medals so far at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
• Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal with a Games-record total of 190kg.
• Mirabai completed a historic hat-trick of Commonwealth Games gold medals.
• Rishikanta Singh Chanambam claimed silver and set a Games record in the snatch.
• Raja Muthupandi added another silver in weightlifting.
• Jhandu Kumar opened India’s medal account with bronze in para powerlifting.
• Weightlifting has once again emerged as India’s strongest medal-producing discipline at the Glasgow Games.

Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026

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