India at Commonwealth Games 2026: India Finishes 4th with 39 Medals – Full Medal Tally

India concluded its campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, with an impressive 39 medals, finishing fourth in the overall medal standings. The Indian contingent secured 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze medals, delivering one of its strongest performances in recent Commonwealth Games despite competing in a significantly reduced programme.

The Glasgow 2026 edition featured only 10 sports, with several events that traditionally contribute heavily to India’s medal tally—including shooting, wrestling, badminton, hockey, cricket, and table tennis—not included. Even so, India outperformed expectations and showcased growing depth across athletics, boxing, judo, weightlifting, and para sports.

India Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally

Overall Rank: 4th

India’s Performance at a Glance

• Overall Position: 4th
• Total Medals: 39
• Gold Medals: 13
• Silver Medals: 17
• Bronze Medals: 9
• Host City: Glasgow, Scotland
• Games Duration: 23 July – 2 August 2026

Why India’s Performance Was Significant

Although India’s total medal count was lower than the 61 medals won at Birmingham 2022, direct comparisons are misleading because Glasgow hosted a much smaller edition of the Games.

Several medal-rich sports in which India traditionally excels were absent from the programme. Despite these omissions, India improved its competitiveness in the sports that were contested, reflecting better athlete preparation, stronger coaching systems, and greater depth across disciplines.

Smaller Contingent, Bigger Impact

India also achieved this success with a considerably smaller team.

Despite sending fewer athletes, India finished with an impressive 39 medals, highlighting improved efficiency and higher conversion of participation into podium finishes.

Boxing Emerged as India’s Biggest Strength

India dominated the boxing competition and topped the boxing medal table.

Boxing Medal Tally

• Gold: 7
• Silver: 3
• Total: 10 medals

The boxing team’s outstanding performance played a decisive role in India’s fourth-place finish and reaffirmed the country’s emergence as a global boxing powerhouse.

Gulveer Singh Becomes India’s Star Performer

Distance runner Gulveer Singh emerged as India’s standout athlete by winning two medals, becoming the only Indian competitor to secure multiple medals at Glasgow 2026.

His consistent performances underlined India’s growing strength in athletics and middle-distance events.

Historic Success in Judo

India scripted history in judo by winning its first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in the sport.

The breakthrough reflected years of investment in combat sports and highlighted India’s expanding medal potential beyond its traditional strengths.

Strong Showing Across Multiple Sports

Apart from boxing, Indian athletes delivered medal-winning performances in:

• Athletics
• Para Athletics
• Weightlifting
• Para Powerlifting
• Judo
• Artistic Gymnastics

The broad spread of medals demonstrates that India’s sporting ecosystem is becoming increasingly diversified.

Ahmedabad 2030: India Takes Over as Next Host

The Glasgow 2026 Closing Ceremony concluded with the ceremonial handover of the Commonwealth Games flag to India.

The Indian delegation at the handover included:

• Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra
• IOA President P. T. Usha
• Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi

The ceremony officially marked the beginning of India’s preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, which will coincide with the centenary edition of the Games.

India at Commonwealth Games 2026: Key Highlights

• India finished 4th in the medal standings.
• Won 39 medals (13 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze).
• Boxing contributed a record 10 medals.
• Gulveer Singh became India’s only double medallist.
• India won its first Commonwealth Games gold medals in judo.
• The campaign was achieved despite the exclusion of several medal-rich sports.
• Ahmedabad officially became the next Commonwealth Games host city for 2030.