Glasgow, Scotland – India dramatically climbed to fourth place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings on Day 10, propelled by an unprecedented haul of seven gold medals from its boxing contingent. The nation secured a total of 16 medals on Saturday, bringing its overall tally to 39, comprising 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze. This remarkable performance marks India's best-ever showing in boxing at any Commonwealth Games.
Historic Boxing Success Fuels Medal Surge
Indian boxers delivered a historic performance, winning seven gold and three silver medals across various weight categories. This dominant display cemented India's position at the top of the boxing medal table for the Games. The gold medalists showcased exceptional skill and determination in their respective bouts.[newsonair+1]
In the women's events, Sakshi Chaudhary clinched gold in the 51kg category. Her commanding 5-0 victory over England's Ruby White was particularly notable, ending White's impressive 68-fight winning streak. Preeti Pawar also secured a gold medal, dominating the women's 54kg final with a 5-0 win against Canada's Scarlett Delgado. Jaismine Lamboria added another gold in the women's 57kg division, defeating Northern Ireland's defending champion Michaela Walsh by a unanimous 5-0 decision. Priya Ghanghas fought her way to gold in the women's 60kg final, triumphing over Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh with a 4-1 split decision. Arundhati Choudhary completed India's golden sweep in women's boxing, outboxing England's Worlds bronze medallist Chantelle Reid 5-0 in the 70kg final.[uksportsfoundation+9]
The men's boxing team also contributed significantly to the gold rush. Sachin Siwach claimed the men's 60kg gold in a thrilling contest against Namibia's Tryagain Morning Ndevelo. Siwach staged a final-round comeback, flooring his opponent and ultimately winning by a 3-2 split decision. Ankush Panghal secured gold in the men's 80kg category, defeating England's Dimeji Shittu with a 4-1 decision.[hindustantimes+5]
Three Indian boxers earned silver medals after hard-fought finals. Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain finished with silver in the women's 75kg category, losing to Australia's Emma-Sue Greentree. Jadumani Singh also took silver in the men's 55kg final, falling to Australia's Jye Dixon. Narender Berwal completed the silver medal tally for boxing in the men's +90kg category, losing to England's Damar Thomas.[hindustantimes+10]
Broader Medal Contributions Across Sports
Beyond boxing, India's athletes delivered strong performances in other disciplines on Day 10, adding to the country's medal count. In para athletics, Soman Rana secured a gold medal in the men's F57 shot put with a season-best throw of 13.40 meters. His compatriot, Shubham Juyal, earned a silver medal in the same event, completing an impressive one-two finish for India.[uksportsfoundation+2]
Athletics also saw significant achievements. Praveen Chithravel won a silver medal in the men's triple jump, while Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured a bronze, marking a double podium finish for India in the event. Gulveer Singh added a bronze medal in the men's 5000m final, making history as the first Indian track and field athlete to win two individual medals at a single Commonwealth Games. Earlier in the Games, he had won silver in the 10000m. Additionally, Unnati Sharma contributed a bronze medal in judo.[uksportsfoundation+9]
India Solidifies Fourth Position
India's remarkable Day 10 surge propelled the nation to fourth place in the overall Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings. The country now stands behind traditional powerhouses Australia, England, and Canada. Australia continues to lead the table with 153 medals, including 62 gold. England holds second place with 100 medals (26 gold), and Canada is third with 58 medals (18 gold). India's total of 39 medals, with 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze, showcases a strong all-around performance as the Games near their conclusion.[timesofindia+1]
The Commonwealth Games 2026, officially known as the XXIII Commonwealth Games, are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2, 2026. This edition features 215 medal events across 10 sports. The event marks Glasgow's second time hosting the Games, following a successful staging in 2014.[newsonair+10]
The final day of competition, August 2, will see India's medal hunt continue with opportunities in judo and track cycling. The outstanding performances on Day 10 have provided strong momentum for the Indian contingent as the Games draw to a close.[visitscotland+2]
