The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, continues to showcase exceptional talent and determination. As the sixth day of the prestigious event concluded, India added two more silver medals to its tally, bringing the total number of medals won so far to 12. The day was highlighted by the remarkable performances of weightlifter Harjinder Kaur and long-distance runner Gulveer Singh, both of whom secured silver medals in their respective events. Also, the Indian boxing contingent has also shown great promise, with at least three more medals now guaranteed for the country.
Harjinder Kaur's Weightlifting Triumph
In the women's 69 kg weightlifting category, 29 year old Harjinder Kaur delivered a career-best performance to secure a silver medal for India. Her journey to the podium was marked by consistency and strength across both the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk rounds. Harjinder lifted a combined total of 227 kg to claim the second spot on the podium. In the Snatch round, she successfully completed all three of her attempts, lifting 96 kg, 99 kg, and finally 101 kg. This set a strong foundation for her performance in the next phase of the competition.
Moving into the Clean and Jerk round, Harjinder continued her momentum. She successfully lifted 120 kg in her first attempt, followed by 123 kg in her second, and a final lift of 126 kg in her third attempt. By combining her best Snatch lift of 101 kg and her best Clean and Jerk lift of 126 kg, she reached the total of 227 kg. This performance earned her the silver medal and stands as the best performance of her professional career. In the same event, Charlotte Simoneau of Canada took home the gold medal with a total lift of 236 kg, while Australia's Phoebe Hayman secured the bronze medal with a total lift of 218 kg.
Gulveer Singh Creates History in 10,000m Race
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh etched his name in the history books by winning a silver medal in the men's 10,000 meter race. The 27 year old athlete, who serves as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, displayed incredible stamina and a tactical masterclass during the final event. As the runners entered the final lap of the grueling race, Gulveer was positioned in fourth place. 78.
85 seconds behind the gold medalist, Kai Robinson of Australia. His silver medal is a significant achievement for Indian athletics on the international stage, while the determination shown by the Indian Army personnel in the final moments of the race was a testament to his training and resilience, allowing him to secure a podium finish in a highly competitive field.
India's Standing in the Medal Tally
With the addition of these two silver medals on the sixth day, India's total medal count at the Commonwealth Games 2026 has reached 12. This tally includes 2 gold medals, 7 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals. This performance has propelled India to the 9th position in the overall medal standings. While India celebrates its rising tally, Australia continues to lead the table with a dominant performance, having secured a total of 80 medals, including 35 gold medals.
The sixth day also brought positive news from the boxing ring, where three Indian boxers have advanced to the stages that guarantee at least a bronze medal, ensuring that India's medal count will continue to rise in the coming days. Despite some disappointments in other sporting events during the day, the success in weightlifting and athletics has kept the Indian spirits high as the competition moves into its final phases in Glasgow.