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India finished the 2026 Commonwealth Games in fourth place with a total of 39 medals. The final tally included 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze medals. Australia topped the table with 171 medals, followed by England with 110 and Canada with 62. India finished ahead of hosts Scotland, who also had 39 medals but fewer silvers.

The Indian contingent secured their position after a record-breaking day on Saturday. August 1 was India’s best single-day performance of the Games with 16 medals. Boxing was the biggest contributor with 10 medals. India won seven gold medals and three silvers in the ring.

The gold medallists were Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, and Ankush Panghal. The silver medallists were Lovlina Borgohain, Jadumani Singh, and Narender Berwal.

India also achieved several historic firsts. Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallists. Tejaswin Shankar won the first-ever decathlon medal for India with a bronze. Para athletics delivered a double podium in the men’s F57 shot put with Soman Rana winning gold and Shubham Juyal taking silver.

Athletics also saw a double podium in the men’s triple jump. Praveen Chithravel won silver and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran took bronze. Gulveer Singh became India’s only double medallist. He won bronze in both the men’s 10,000m and 5,000m events.

On the final day, India came close to adding more medals but missed out. Ishroop Narang lost her bronze medal bout in judo. Harsh Tokas also lost his bronze medal match. Cyclists failed to reach medal positions. Lisha Das finished sixth in para cycling.

The Games ended with the Commonwealth baton being handed over to India. The next edition will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030. Boxing gold medallist Jaismine Lamboria served as India’s flag bearer during the closing ceremony.

India Finishes Fourth at Commonwealth Games 2026 With 39 Medals and 13 Golds

India concluded their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign with a total of 39 medals. The final tally included 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze medals. This performance secured fourth place in the overall medal standings.

Boxing was India’s strongest discipline. The pugilists delivered the nation’s best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games. India finished atop the boxing medals table with an unprecedented haul of seven gold and three silver medals.

The women boxers lived up to expectations by securing five gold medals. Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria won gold in the 57kg category. Asian Games medallist Preeti Pawar won gold in the 54kg category. Asian champion Priya Ghanghas won gold in the 60kg category. Sakshi Chaudhary won gold in the 51kg category. Arundhati Choudhary won gold in the 70kg category. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain settled for silver in the 75kg category.

In the men’s category, Sachin Siwach and Ankush Panghal clinched gold medals. India’s previous best boxing performance at the Commonwealth Games was at the 2018 Gold Coast edition. The team had secured seven medals, including three golds.

Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh became the country’s first Commonwealth Games judo gold medallists. Tejaswin Shankar won the first-ever decathlon medal for India with a bronze. Gulveer Singh became India’s only double medallist with bronzes in both the 10,000m and 5,000m events.

The next Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad in 2030.

FAQs

Q. How many gold medals did India win?

A. India won 13 gold medals.

Q. Which position did India finish in the medal table?

A. India finished fourth behind Canada.

Q. Which country will host the next Commonwealth Games?

A. India will host the 2030 Games in Ahmedabad.

Q. Who was India’s flag bearer at the closing ceremony?

A. Jaismine Lamboria was India’s flag bearer.

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India have named seamer Auqib Nabi as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, with the 29-year-old receiving his maiden call-up to the national side.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed Nabi’s inclusion on Monday after Bumrah was ruled out of the tour due to an ongoing left knee issue. The premier fast bowler did not travel with the Test squad to Sri Lanka after failing to fully recover from the injury he sustained during the second ODI against England in Cardiff last month.

Bumrah’s fitness concerns have continued since the T20 World Cup, with the latest setback forcing India to look for a replacement ahead of the Test assignment.

Nabi earned his place on the back of impressive domestic performances, particularly in the Ranji Trophy. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer claimed 104 wickets over the last two seasons, including a remarkable 60 wickets in the 2025-26 campaign.

His performances played a crucial role in Jammu and Kashmir’s historic maiden Ranji Trophy title triumph, highlighting his ability to deliver consistently in first-class cricket.

The right-arm seamer was also part of the India A squad that toured Sri Lanka recently, where he impressed with six wickets in two first-class matches. His experience from that tour is expected to help him adapt quickly to the conditions during the Test series.

Nabi’s selection marks another milestone in his career after years of strong domestic performances. He now joins India’s Test setup with the opportunity to prove himself at the highest level.

India’s bowling attack will be closely watched in Bumrah’s absence, as the team management looks to balance experience and fresh talent during the Sri Lanka tour. Nabi’s ability to generate movement and maintain consistency with the ball could provide India with a valuable option in challenging overseas conditions.

With his recent form and confidence from a successful domestic season, Nabi will aim to make the most of his first opportunity with the national team.

Pakistan claimed two gold medals and one bronze at the 2026 World Ju-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi, marking one of the country's most successful performances at the sport's premier global event and achieving a historic breakthrough in the Masters category.

Former Asian champions Abu Huraira and Muhammad Ammar won gold medals in the Masters Duo and Masters Duo Show events, becoming Pakistan's first athletes to capture world championship titles in the Masters division. It was also Pakistan's debut appearance in the Masters category at the World Ju-Jitsu Championship.

The victories highlighted Pakistan's growing presence in international ju-jitsu, where its athletes have steadily improved their performances in recent years through regional and continental competitions.

Pakistan added another medal when Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Umar secured bronze in the Under-21 Duo category after an impressive campaign that showcased technical precision, synchronization and teamwork against a strong international field.

The young pair are scheduled to compete again in the Under-21 Duo Show event on Tuesday as Pakistan seeks to add to its medal tally.

The World Ju-Jitsu Championship, taking place from Aug. 1 to Aug. 9 at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi, has attracted more than 1,500 athletes representing countries from across the globe, making it one of the largest editions of the tournament.

Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation Chairman Khalil Ahmed Khan congratulated the medal winners, describing their achievements as a proud moment for the country and a source of inspiration for aspiring athletes.

"These victories demonstrate the dedication, discipline and hard work of our athletes. They have made the nation proud on the world stage," he said in a statement.

Pakistan Ju-Jitsu Federation Secretary General Tariq Ali said the results reflected the steady progress of the country's athletes at the international level.

"These historic achievements are the result of years of commitment by the athletes, coaches and the federation. They show that Pakistan's ju-jitsu programme continues to move in the right direction," he said.

The federation congratulated Abu Huraira, Muhammad Ammar, Muhammad Yousaf and Muhammad Umar on their performances and expressed confidence that the national team could achieve further success in the remaining events of the championship.

"This was my last event I wanted to retire after a victorious not as a loser, and now I want persue my career as a coach and referee," Ammar told The Express Tribune from Abu Dhabi.

"It was like a dream to me to get that medal and I world very hard to get it as you know nothing impossible," Ammar said.