CWG Day 9 medal tally: Where is India now after delivering historic six-medal haul?
India's medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games reached 23 following a successful day of competition in judo and athletics. The report details the specific achievements of individual athletes who secured gold and silver medals, keeping India competitive in the standings.
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Tracking medal tallies is essential for national sports reporting and provides context for the country's overall athletic development and international competitiveness.
India enjoyed their biggest medal-winning day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Friday, collecting six medals across judo and athletics to take their overall tally to 23 and strengthen their campaign in Glasgow.The impressive haul lifted India's total to 23 medal- five gold, 12 silver and six bronze, although the country remained 10th in the overall standings. Wales continue to occupy ninth place with 24 medals, leaving India within touching distance heading into another busy day of competition. The day belonged to India's judokas and track and field athletes, with the contingent returning home with two gold, two silver and two bronze medals, while also creating multiple pieces of Commonwealth Games history.Asmita Dey wins dramatic women's 48kg judo goldAsmita Dey opened India's medal rush by claiming gold in the women's 48kg judo event after edging Canada's Heidi Quach 2-1 in a gripping final.
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