India’s Commonwealth Games Day 5: Historic Gold, Multiple Silvers, and Bronze Medals

By Priya Menon — 28 July 2026 — 3 min read

India secured six medals on Day 5 of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing its total medal count to 10. This performance elevated the country to eighth place in the overall standings. The medals included two gold, five silver, and three bronze, with notable performances in athletics, para-athletics, and weightlifting.

Historic Gold and Multiple Silvers

Sharmila Dhankar made history by becoming India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medallist. She achieved this in the women’s shot put F57 title with a season-best effort of 9.81m. This victory marked the end of India’s 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal at the Games, with the last one secured by Ranjith Kumar Jayaseelan in 2006.

Sarvesh Kushare also made history by becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Games. He cleared 2.25m, narrowly missing gold to Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford on countback. England’s Jack Kimani secured the bronze with 2.20m. Kushare’s achievement improved upon the bronze medal won by Tejaswin Shankar four years prior.

Weightlifters contributed significantly to India’s medal haul. Valluri Ajaya Babu clinched a silver medal in the men’s 79kg category, totaling 330kg (149kg snatch and 181kg clean and jerk). He finished just one kilogram behind Malaysia’s Erry Hidayat Muhammad, who set a Games record with 331kg. Gyaneshwari Yadav also earned a silver in the women’s 53kg event with a career-best total of 199kg (88kg and 111kg), finishing behind Nigeria’s Onome Omolola Didih.

Bronze Medals and Other Performances

Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi each secured bronze medals. Bindyarani Devi achieved her bronze in the women’s 58kg class, lifting a total of 199kg (87kg and 112kg).

In boxing, Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to the quarterfinals in their respective categories, keeping medal hopes alive. Sachin Siwach defeated England’s William Hewitt 4-1 in the men’s 60kg division. Ankush outclassed Jan Zalaan of Antigua and Barbuda 5-0 in the men’s 80kg category. Sakshi Chaudhary registered a 5-0 win over Botswana’s Lethabo Modukanele in the women’s 51kg event.

However, Sumit exited the competition after a 1-4 split decision loss to Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell in the men’s 70kg round of 16. In athletics, national record holder Gurindervir Singh did not advance from the men’s 100m heats, clocking 10.39 seconds. Tejas Shirse, another national record holder, became the first Indian to qualify for the men’s 110m hurdles final but finished last due to an injury, managing 15.39 seconds in the final.

In swimming, two-time Olympian Sajan Prakash finished eighth in the men’s 200m butterfly final with a time of 1:58.05, and Aryan Nehra also placed eighth in the men’s 800m freestyle final, clocking 8:07.26. In para swimming, Swatik Patil secured fifth place in the men’s 100m breaststroke SB9 event with a timing of 1:15.82.

Medal Standings Update

Following Day 5, Australia continued to lead the medal table with 59 medals, including 26 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze. England remained in second place with 32 medals. Canada held third position with 21 medals, followed by Nigeria with 10 and Scotland with 11. South Africa and Malaysia were tied with 11 medals each, while India was close behind with 10 medals. Jamaica and New Zealand completed the top 10 with two gold medals and eight medals respectively.

India’s medal count now stands at 10, comprising two gold, five silver, and three bronze medals.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com