India enjoyed its most successful day yet at the Commonwealth Games 2026, collecting six medals across athletics, para athletics, and weightlifting. The impressive performances helped the Indian contingent move up the medal standings while showcasing the depth of talent competing in Glasgow.
The day’s biggest celebration belonged to Sharmila Dhankar, who produced a remarkable effort in the women’s F57 shot put to secure the gold medal. Her victory highlighted India’s growing strength in para athletics and added another memorable chapter to the country’s Commonwealth Games journey.
I am pleased with my performance and truly humbled to win my third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal at Glasgow. This being my fourth CWG appearance makes this achievement even more special.
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India’s athletics squad continued its strong showing as Sarvesh Kushare claimed silver in the men’s high jump. Delivering a confident series of jumps, he remained among the competition’s top performers and ensured another podium finish for the nation.
Weightlifting once again proved to be one of India’s most reliable medal-producing sports. Gyaneshwari Yadav impressed with a silver-medal finish in the women’s 53kg event, while Valluri Ajaya Babu earned silver after a determined display in the men’s 79kg category. Bindyarani Devi added another medal to India’s tally by taking bronze in the women’s 58kg division.
Glasgow, Scotland: On winning the gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Sharmila says, “I am very happy that I have won a medal for my country. I will continue to work hard, win more medals, and prepare well for the upcoming Commonwealth… pic.twitter.com/YG95x0T4dh
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India’s medal count received another boost after Shilpa K. Shyla was awarded bronze in the women’s F57 shot put following an official review of the final results. The decision increased India’s Day 5 collection to six medals, making it the country’s strongest outing of the Games so far.
With these results, India’s overall medal tally reached double digits, improving its position in the Commonwealth Games standings. The consistent performances across multiple disciplines have created positive momentum as the competition heads into its crucial final stages.
Indian athletes will now look to carry this confidence into the upcoming events, with medal hopes still alive in athletics, boxing, wrestling, and several other disciplines. If Day 5 is any indication, Team India is building towards an exciting finish to the 2026 Commonwealth Games.