Glasgow: India aims to build on six-medal haul at Commonwealth Games
Following a successful Monday that saw India secure six medals, including a historic para-athletics gold, attention now shifts to another day of competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Tuesday’s schedule includes medal events in weightlifting and athletics, crucial boxing quarterfinals, and swimming heats and semifinals, alongside para swimming action.
Among India‘s leading medal contenders for the day are Nirupama Devi Seram, Harjinder Kaur, Pooja Singh, and Gulveer Singh. Additionally, five boxers have the opportunity to guarantee podium finishes by advancing to the semifinals.
Key Events and Indian Contenders
In the swimming pool, Sajan Prakash will compete in the men’s 50m butterfly heats, while Srihari Nataraj is set to participate in the men’s 100m backstroke heats. Both swimmers will be aiming to secure spots in the evening semifinals to keep India‘s campaign alive. In para swimming, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam will begin their challenge in the men’s 50m freestyle S13 heats, with potential to advance to the final later in the day.
After a challenging performance in the pool on Monday, the Indian contingent is looking for improved results and deeper runs into the competition. Live coverage will provide updates on heat results, qualification scenarios, semifinal line-ups, timings, and other developments involving India‘s swimmers throughout the day.
Tuesday is also a significant day for India‘s boxing campaign, with five quarterfinal bouts scheduled. Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Parveen Hooda, Jadumani Singh, and Kapil Pokhariya will all be vying for semifinal berths. A victory in these bouts would guarantee at least a bronze medal for each boxer. The Indian boxers enter the day with momentum, following the advancement of Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary to the quarterfinals on Monday.
Every boxing match carries significant medal implications as India seeks to strengthen its position in the boxing competition. Updates will include live scores, round-by-round results, judges’ decisions, and semifinal qualifiers as India‘s boxers pursue podium finishes and continue their quest for glory at the Commonwealth Games.
Medal Hopes in Weightlifting and Athletics
India‘s medal aspirations are once again strongly focused on weightlifting, with Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur competing in the women’s 63kg and 69kg finals, respectively. Athletics also promises exciting action, featuring Pooja Singh in the women’s high jump final and Gulveer Singh in the men’s 10,000m final. Earlier in the day, Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh will participate in the men’s 400m heats.
The Indian contingent returns to action with confidence after their best performance of the Commonwealth Games so far on Monday. That day saw India secure six medals, including a historic gold won by Sharmila Dhankar, who became the country’s first-ever para-athletics gold medallist. Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, and Gyaneshwari Yadav each added silver medals, while Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi secured bronze, bringing India‘s total medal count to 10.
The focus remains on building upon Monday’s success and continuing to climb the Commonwealth Games medal standings. The day will feature minute-by-minute updates, results, schedules, and medal standings for all events involving the Indian contingent in Glasgow.
The medal haul on Monday included Shilpa K. Shyla‘s bronze in the women’s shot put F57. Her medal was upgraded from an initial fourth-place finish after a rival’s disqualification. This adjustment contributed to India‘s total of 10 medals, comprising two gold, five silver, and three bronze medals at the Games. Sharmila Dhankar retained her gold medal in the women’s shot put F57 with a season-best throw of 9.81m, while Ghana‘s Zinabu Issah took silver with 8.65m.
Shilpa K. Shyla‘s journey to the podium marks a significant personal achievement for the para-athlete from Karnataka. Born in Kanchigara Koppalu village in Mysuru district, she lost her left leg at the age of four. Despite this, she pursued her education, completing a postgraduate degree and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), and initially worked as a school teacher before transitioning to para-athletics. Sharmila Dhankar, a 40-year-old para-athlete from Haryana, delivered a standout performance in the women’s shot put F57 competition, securing her gold medal with a season-best throw of 9.81m.
Other Indian medal winners in Glasgow include Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men’s high jump), Valluri Ajaya Babu (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
