# India’s 39‑medal haul and 2030 host handover > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-at-2026-commonwealth-games > Updated: 2026-08-22T17:18:05.000Z. Sources: 174. Developments: 8. India concluded the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a record 39 medals—13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze—finishing fourth overall behind Australia, England, and Canada. The campaign was defined by several historic milestones. In para-sports, Sharmila Dhankar secured India’s first-ever para-athletics gold with a women’s F57 shot-put win, while para-sprinter Dilip Mahadu Gavit claimed gold in the men’s T47 100m. Para-athletes achieved a total haul of seven medals. Boxing emerged as a dominant force, setting a new record by finishing at the top of the boxing medal standings with seven gold and three silver medals, surpassing the previous record of six golds held by England and Canada. Key champions included Sakshi Dhanda (51kg), who noted sponsorship from Virat Kohli’s foundation, and Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), who defeated England’s Chantelle Reid. Other gold medalists included Ankush Panghal and Priya Ghanghas, who secured the women’s 60kg title. Weightlifting saw Mirabai Chanu secure her third consecutive gold in the 48kg category, while Gyaneshwari Yadav (53kg) and Lovepreet Singh (+110kg) earned silver. Judo also produced historic results with gold medals from Asmita Dey and Harsh Singor. Track star Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to win two athletics medals at a single Games, while Neeraj Chopra took silver in the men's javelin, followed by a bronze for Yashvir Singh. During the closing ceremony on 2 August, the Commonwealth Games flag and baton were handed to Neeraj Chopra, P.T. Usha, and Harsh Sanghavi, confirming Ahmedabad as the host for the 2030 centenary Games. ## Claims - The 2026 Commonwealth Games closing ceremony was held on 2 August 2026 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. (disputed by 9 sources) - Asmita Dey won the women’s 48 kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (corroborated by 18 sources) - India finished fourth in the overall medal standings at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Asmita Dey won the women’s 48 kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating Canada’s Heidi Quach. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Asmita Dey won India's first ever judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in golden score. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Harsh Singh won the men's -60 kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, defeating Australia’s Joshua Katz by waza‑ari (10‑0). (corroborated by 16 sources) - The two gold medals were India's first ever judo gold medals at the Commonwealth Games. (corroborated by 15 sources) - Lovepreet Singh won silver in the men's +110 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (corroborated by 14 sources) - Seema Kaliramna won bronze in the women’s discus throw with a best effort of 58.65 m. (corroborated by 14 sources) - The final was held at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SEC) in Glasgow. (corroborated by 14 sources) - India achieved a historic one‑two finish in the men’s T47 100 m at the Commonwealth Games 2026. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Asmita Dey won the women’s –48 kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. (corroborated by 13 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: India sets record boxing gold tally at 2026 Commonwealth Games India set a new record at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, topping the boxing medal standings with seven gold medals, including victories by Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-sets-record-boxing-gold-tally-at-2026-commonwealth-games ### 2026-08-07: Indian boxers secure multiple gold medals at Commonwealth Games 2026 Indian boxers Arundhati Choudhary, Sakshi Dhanda, and Ankush Panghal won gold medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following a strong performance by the Indian contingent in Glasgow. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indian-boxers-win-gold-at-2026-commonwealth-games ### 2026-08-02: India finishes fourth with 39 medals as Ahmedabad awarded 2030 Commonwealth Games host India placed fourth at Glasgow 2026 with 39 medals (13 gold) and received the Commonwealth Games flag to host the 2030 edition in Ahmedabad. 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-wins-record-seven-boxing-golds-at-glasgow-2026-games ### 2026-08-01: Arundhati Choudhary wins 70kg boxing gold at Commonwealth Games 2026 Indian boxer Arundhati Choudhary, a Havildar from Kota, won the women’s 70 kg gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, defeating England’s Shanthi Reed 5‑0 after overcoming serious injuries. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arundhati-choudhary-wins-70kg-boxing-gold-at-commonwealth-games-2026 ### 2026-07-31: India dominates Commonwealth Games 2026 with record boxing golds India placed fourth at CWG 2026 with 39 medals, set a record with seven boxing golds, earned historic judo and para‑athletics successes, and saw boxer Lovlina protest a map error in Glasgow. 111 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/preeti-pawar-secures-indias-spot-in-commonwealth-games-womens-54kg-boxing-final ### 2026-07-28: India adds weightlifting silver and discus bronze at CWG 2026 India’s Lovepreet Singh took weightlifting silver (388 kg) and Seema Kaliramna won discus bronze (58.65 m) at CWG 2026, lifting the nation’s medal tally to 16, while other athletes like Dilip Gavit (gold) and N 71 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/harjinder-kaur-wins-silver-for-india-at-commonwealth-games-2026-in-glasgow ### 2026-07-28: Gyaneshwari Yadav claims Commonwealth Games silver for India India’s Gyaneshwari Yadav won silver in the women’s 53 kg weightlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, lifting 199 kg; CM Vishnu Deo Sai praised her, citing state pride and plans to boost sports facilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gyaneshwari-yadav-claims-commonwealth-games-silver-for-india ### 2026-07-27: Sharmila Dhankar wins India's first Commonwealth Games para‑athletics gold Sharmila Dhankar won India’s first Commonwealth Games para‑athletics gold in women’s F57 shot put (9.81 m), ending a 20‑year medal drought and dedicating the win to her blind mother. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sharmila-dhankar-secures-indias-first-para-athletics-gold-at-2026-commonwealth-games --- Cite as: India’s 39‑medal haul and 2030 host handover. 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