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August 2, 2026, 08:06 PM - 4 min read
A late medal surge, powered by a historic boxing campaign and strong performances in para athletics and athletics, helped India finish fourth in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings. The Glasgow campaign also offered encouraging signs ahead of Ahmedabad 2030, despite medals drying up on the final day.
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August 1, 2026, 08:53 AM - 4 min read
On winning the silver medal in the men's javelin throw final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, Indian athlete Neeraj says, "It brings back memories of the Asian Games, where Kishore and I both won medals. I’m really happy that Yashvir achieved a personal best at such a crucial moment. It feels great to be on the podium together. It’s always a joy to hear the national anthem play. That said, I also achieved a season-best, and my comeback is progressing well. There are more competitions ahead, so I’m very happy..."
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July 31, 2026, 11:29 AM - 2 min read
His father Kirpal, a tailor by profession, said, “First the bronze medal earlier and now the silver, I cannot express what I am feeling. It is all because of the Almighty that we have lived to see these happy days. Otherwise, we didn’t have much.”
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July 28, 2026, 02:41 PM - 3 min read
Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar etched her name in the history books by becoming the country's first-ever para-athlete to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
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July 26, 2026, 04:13 PM - 2 min read
Entering the competition as one of the favourites after winning gold at the 2025 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, Rishikanta began his campaign with a successful lift of 116kg before smoothly clearing 119kg to move to the top of the standings.
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February 21, 2025, 05:07 PM - 2 min read
"We are interested and a formal interaction has taken place with the Commonwealth Games Federation on this. We have also proposed that all the disciplines that have been removed from the 2026 CWG be held in India," the source said.
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