CWG 2026: India’s finest day in Glasgow yet! Six medals, 10 boxing finalists
India achieved a historic day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing six medals and advancing 10 boxers to the finals. The success was highlighted by historic gold medal wins in judo, marking a significant milestone for the Indian contingent.
Why it matters
This performance represents a major achievement for Indian athletes on the international stage, boosting the nation's standing in the overall medal tally.
India enjoyed one of their finest days of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, collecting six medals across judo and athletics while also producing a flawless performance inside the boxing ring, where all 10 Indian semi-finalists booked their places in Saturday's gold medal bouts.By the end of Day 9, India had increased its overall medal tally to 23 medals- five gold, 12 silver and six bronze, remaining 10th in the standings, just one medal behind ninth-placed Wales.The medals came from two sports, but India's success stretched far beyond the podium, with athletes progressing to finals, securing qualification places and keeping several medal hopes alive heading into the closing stages of the Games.Judo delivers historic double goldIndia's day began on the judo mat with a historic breakthrough.Asmita Dey claimed gold in the women's 48kg event after defeating Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a dramatic final.
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