With 7 medals, Indian para team delivers best-ever CWG show, equals medals from all past editions
The Indian para sports team achieved its best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning seven medals across various disciplines. This success marks a significant milestone for Indian para-athletes, ending a 20-year medal drought in para-athletics.
Why it matters
This represents a major advancement in the inclusivity and competitiveness of India's national sports programs.
Indian para sports athletes scripted history in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as they equaled the haul of all the previous editions put together, winning seven medals, including one gold and silver on Saturday (August 1, 2026).
The 28-member Indian para sports contingent ended their campaign with seven medals — 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze. On Sunday (August 2), Indians will feature in track cycling and para track cycling events.
It is the best ever performance for Indian para sports in the Commonwealth Games.
Since the introduction of para-sports in the CWG in 2002 edition in Manchester, India have won a total of seven medals — one gold, two silver and four bronze.
Before Glasgow, the 2022 Birmingham Games was the most productive one for Indian para sports with Bhavina Patel and Sonalben Patel winning a gold and a bronze respectively in para table tennis.
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