India’s track & field showing at CWG 2026 isn’t one-off. Behind it is a whole new approach
Indian athletes are experiencing a historic performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking numerous national records across track and field events. This success is attributed to a strategic, long-term transformation in the country's approach to athletic training and development.
Why it matters
The shift signals India's growing competitiveness in international sports, moving away from isolated successes toward a sustainable high-performance model.
New Delhi: India has won 39 medals so far in the 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Glasgow, sitting fourth in the medal table as of Sunday afternoon.
Distance runner Gulveer Singh’s silver in the 10,000 metre event, and long jumper Murali Sreeshankar’s second podium finish have been among the highlights in track and field events, besides a double-podium finish in men’s javelin throw and triple jump .
Within the first six months of 2026, Indian athletes rewrote the national records, breaking more than 24 of them in track and field events. Many of these records stood for decades with one staying put for 48 years.
India’s CWG performance, however, is not just an isolated success but a continuation of the transformation unfolding over the last few years.
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