India finished the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, raising its all‑time tally to 602 and cementing a fourth‑place ranking. Weightlifting emerged as the most successful sport of the edition.

Key Takeaways

  • India now holds 602 Commonwealth medals overall
  • Weightlifting is the top‑performing sport
  • India has stayed in the top five since 2002

The truncated 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow saw India collect 39 medals – 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. The achievement is notable given the omission of traditional medal‑rich sports such as wrestling, shooting, badminton, hockey and table tennis.

Boxing proved the strongest discipline, delivering ten medals including seven gold – the highest gold haul by any nation in boxing at a single Commonwealth Games. Athletics added 16 medals and weightlifting contributed eight, boosting the overall count.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that India’s consistent presence in the top five underscores the effectiveness of its sports policy and investment, especially in specialized arenas like weightlifting.

"India’s triumph in weightlifting signals a clear payoff from targeted training infrastructure," an expert observes.

Australia topped the medal table with 171 medals (70 gold), followed by England (110) and Canada (62). India edged hosts Scotland into fourth place thanks to a higher silver tally, continuing its unbroken streak in the top five since 2002.

Did You Know?: India’s best-ever haul came at the 2010 Delhi Games with 101 medals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many gold medals has India won in Commonwealth Games history?
A1: India has secured 215 gold medals to date.

Q2: How many medals did weightlifting add in the 2026 edition?
A2: Weightlifting contributed eight medals.