Boxing triumphs and historic judo golds spotlight India's 2026 Commonwealth surge

New Delhi, August 10 – The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow saw Indian boxing rise to unprecedented heights, with seven gold medals and three silver medals. The gold‑winning women, including Preeti Pawar (54 kg) and Jasmine Lamboria (57 kg), alongside their male counterparts, delivered a performance that Modi described as "the kind of video that stays in people's memories for a long time."

Equally momentous were the judo results. Asmita De and Harsh Singh captured gold medals in their categories, becoming the first Indian woman and man respectively to achieve this feat at the Commonwealth level. Their success, linked to the 'Play India' programme, highlighted the effectiveness of targeted athlete development.

Overall, India returned with 39 medals – a solid fourth‑place finish – despite a reduced event list that omitted sports where India traditionally excels. Modi highlighted how these victories do more than lift the nation’s rank; they nurture a sporting ecosystem that will encourage youngsters to take up athletics, boxing, judo and other disciplines.