CWG 2026 medal table: Where does India stand after six medals on Day 5?
India moved to eighth place in the 2026 Commonwealth Games medal standings after a successful fifth day featuring six new medals. The haul includes a historic gold in para-athletics, alongside several silver and bronze medals in weightlifting and athletics.
Why it matters
The performance marks a significant milestone for Indian athletes on the international stage, reflecting growth in diverse sporting disciplines.
India enjoyed a memorable Day 5 at the Commonwealth Games as Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav claimed silver medals, while Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi added bronze medals. The six-medal haul took India's overall tally to 10 and lifted the country to eighth in the standings.
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