Commonwealth Games 2026: India Finishes Fourth with 39 Medals, Ahmedabad to Host in 2030
Glasgow: India concluded its campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on a strong note. The Indian contingent won a total of 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals. With this performance, India finished fourth in the medal standings.
India's performance is particularly significant because the Glasgow edition featured a smaller sports programme compared to previous Commonwealth Games. Despite this, Indian athletes won medals across several sports, including boxing, athletics, weightlifting, judo and para-sports.
India's Medal Tally
Medal| Number
🥇 Gold| 13
🥈 Silver| 17
🥉 Bronze| 9
Total| 39
Position in Medal Standings| Fourth
Boxing was particularly notable in India's campaign. Indian boxers won a total of 10 medals, including 7 gold and 3 silver medals.
When and Where Did the Commonwealth Games Begin?
The Commonwealth Games have a history spanning nearly a century. The first edition was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. At that time, the event was known as the British Empire Games. According to the official records of Commonwealth Sport, the first edition was held in Hamilton in 1930.
Over time, the name of the Games changed, and from 1978 onwards, they came to be known as the Commonwealth Games.
When Did India Participate for the First Time?
The Commonwealth Games began in 1930, but India did not participate in the first edition. India made its first appearance at the 1934 Games in London.
Since then, India has gradually established a strong identity in the Commonwealth Games and has continued to win medals across several sports.
India's Most Successful Commonwealth Games Campaign
India's most successful performance in Commonwealth Games history came at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games. Competing on home soil, India won a total of 101 medals.
At Delhi 2010, India won:
- 38 gold medals
- 27 silver medals
- 36 bronze medals
- 101 medals in total
This remains India's biggest overall medal haul in Commonwealth Games history.
How Many Commonwealth Medals Does India Have After 2026?
After adding the 39 medals won in Glasgow in 2026, India's total number of medals in Commonwealth Games history has risen to 603. Olympics.com's record on India's Commonwealth Games history also lists India's total at 603 medals.
Before 2026, India had 564 medals to its name. With 39 more medals from Glasgow, the figure has increased to 603.
This means India has crossed the 600-medal mark in Commonwealth Games history.
India to Host the Commonwealth Games in 2030
After Glasgow, India will be the next major destination for the Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Sport officially announced Ahmedabad as the host city for the 2030 Games on 26 November 2025. The hosting proposal was approved by representatives of 74 Commonwealth member countries and territories at the Commonwealth Sport General Assembly.
Why Is the 2030 Edition Special?
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be particularly significant because they will be held to mark 100 years since the first Commonwealth Games, making them the Centenary Games.
According to Commonwealth Sport, Ahmedabad 2030 is expected to feature 15 to 17 sports. These include athletics and para-athletics, swimming and para-swimming, table tennis and para-table tennis, boxing, weightlifting and para-powerlifting. A final decision on the other sports is yet to be made.
Which Sports Could Return in 2030?
Commonwealth Sport has kept some other sports under consideration for the 2030 Games. These include badminton, T20 cricket, hockey, shooting, wrestling, judo, cycling and squash.
However, the inclusion of all these sports in the official 2030 programme has not yet been confirmed. The final sports programme will be announced later.
Why Is Ahmedabad Important for India?
The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be important for India as the country will get an opportunity to field its athletes on home soil. India has previously hosted the Commonwealth Games in Delhi in 2010.
The 2030 edition in Ahmedabad will provide India with an opportunity to showcase its sports infrastructure, athletes and sporting culture on the international stage.
Commonwealth Games History at a Glance
Question| Information
Beginning of Commonwealth Games| 1930
First host city| Hamilton, Canada
Original name| British Empire Games
India's first participation| 1934, London
India's most successful edition| Delhi 2010
India's medals in 2010| 101
Glasgow 2026| 23 July–2 August 2026
India's 2026 medals| 13 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze
Total medals in 2026| 39
India's rank| Fourth
India's total Commonwealth medals| 603
Next host| Ahmedabad, India
Next edition| 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games
Proposed sports in 2030| 15–17 sports
Conclusion
India concluded its Glasgow 2026 campaign in fourth place with 39 medals. With 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals, the performance gave the Indian contingent another strong Commonwealth Games campaign.
All eyes are now on Ahmedabad 2030. Commonwealth Sport has approved it as the Centenary Games. In other words, the journey of the Commonwealth Games that began in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930 will reach Ahmedabad, India, in 2030, marking 100 years of the Games.
