GLASGOW, Scotland — : India continued its impressive campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow, ending Day 5 with a total of 12 medals after adding two silver medals in weightlifting and athletics. The latest achievements lifted India’s overall tally to 2 Gold, 7 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, placing the nation 9th in the overall standings while strengthening hopes for an even stronger finish in the competition.
International sports analysts, including two Americans, praised India’s growing consistency across multiple disciplines and described the country’s performances as evidence of its expanding influence in global sports.
Historic Silver for Gulveer Singh in Men’s 10,000m
One of the biggest highlights of the day came from Gulveer Singh, who produced a memorable performance in the Men’s 10,000-meter race, clocking 27:49.78 to secure the Silver Medal.
His achievement was historic, as he became the first Indian male athlete ever to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the Men’s 10,000m event.
The remarkable finish marked another milestone for Indian athletics and showcased the country’s improving endurance running standards on the international stage.
Harjinder Kaur Continues India’s Weightlifting Success
India’s successful run in weightlifting also continued with Harjinder Kaur claiming the Silver Medal in the Women’s 69kg category.
She recorded a combined lift of 227 kilograms, including:
- 101 kg Snatch
- 126 kg Clean & Jerk
The performance earned Harjinder her second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal, reinforcing India’s reputation as one of the strongest weightlifting nations in the competition.
India’s Boxing Team Guarantees More Medals
India also enjoyed an excellent day inside the boxing ring.
Three Indian boxers successfully advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing at least three additional medals because all semifinalists automatically secure a medal at the Commonwealth Games.
The medal-assured boxers are:
- Preeti Pawar
- Priya Ghanghas
- Jadumani Singh
Their victories significantly boosted India’s virtual medal tally to 16, indicating further success in the coming days.
Current Medal Standings
After Day 5, the medal standings featured:
- Australia leading with 80 medals (35 Gold, 18 Silver, 27 Bronze)
- Canada in second place with 35 medals (13 Gold, 10 Silver, 12 Bronze)
- England third with 43 medals (including 10 Gold)
- India ranked 9th with 12 medals
India’s balanced performances across athletics, weightlifting, and boxing have strengthened optimism for additional podium finishes during the remaining events.
American Experts Applaud India’s Progress
Michael Reynolds, an American Olympic athletics analyst based in Colorado, praised Gulveer Singh’s breakthrough performance.
“Winning India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000 meters represents a major milestone. It demonstrates how India’s long-distance running program is steadily reaching international standards.”
Jennifer Carter, an American sports performance consultant from California, highlighted India’s consistency across disciplines.
“India is no longer dependent on success in just one or two sports. The country’s performances in weightlifting, athletics, and boxing show a well-balanced sporting ecosystem capable of sustained international success.”
Performance Summary
| Athlete | Event | Medal | Performance | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harjinder Kaur | Women’s 69kg Weightlifting | Silver | 227 kg (101kg Snatch + 126kg Clean & Jerk) | Second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal |
| Gulveer Singh | Men’s 10,000m | Silver | 27:49.78 | First Indian man to win a CWG medal in the event |
Looking Ahead
With boxing medals already assured, weightlifting continuing to deliver podium finishes, and athletics achieving historic breakthroughs, India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games is gathering momentum. As competition progresses in Glasgow, expectations remain high that Team India will continue climbing the medal table and produce more landmark performances on the international stage.
