Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Tally Today: Australia on Top, Here's Where India Stands 
Glasgow is once again buzzing with sporting fever. Three days into the Commonwealth Games 2026, which kicked off on July 23, the picture emerging from the medal table is one every sports fan will want to follow closely. On one side, Australia sits comfortably at the top, just as expected. On the other, India's athletes have shown real grit, slowly but steadily opening their medal account and climbing the standings.
If you've been wondering exactly where India stands in the Commonwealth Games medal tally right now, here's everything you need to know.
Glasgow's Commonwealth Games 2026 atmosphere
With athletes from 74 nations competing across Glasgow, Australia wasted no time asserting itself. Strong performances in swimming and gymnastics helped the Aussies grab an early lead at the top of the medal table. Swimmer Lani Pallister opened Australia's gold medal account with a win in the Women's 400m Freestyle, and the momentum hasn't slowed since.
As things stand, Australia leads the pack with 12 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals — 23 in total, a tally that's proving tough for the rest of the field to catch up to.
India's campaign began quietly, but as the days rolled on, the tricolour started shining brighter on the medal table.
The country's first medal came from para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who claimed bronze in the men's heavyweight category. What makes his story even more inspiring is that Jhandu Kumar once worked as an e-rickshaw driver — a journey that has struck a chord with fans across the country.
Then came the real turning point on Day 3, when veteran weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women's 48kg category. It was her third successive CWG gold and fourth Commonwealth Games medal overall — a hat-trick of titles that cements her legacy. She set a Commonwealth record in the snatch with 85kg before lifting 105kg in the clean and jerk to set a new Games record.
On the very same day, India picked up another medal when Rishikanta Singh won silver in the men's 60kg weightlifting final with a total lift of 264kg — an even more remarkable feat considering he competed while carrying an injury.
🥈 Silver – 1 (Rishikanta Singh, Weightlifting)
🥉 Bronze – 1 (Jhandu Kumar, Para Powerlifting)
These medals have helped India steadily climb the standings. In the early days, India was tied for 10th place with Malaysia and Northern Ireland on the strength of just one bronze. With Mirabai Chanu's gold and Rishikanta Singh's silver now added to the tally, India's position has improved noticeably.
What's Next for India?
There's plenty still to come from the Indian contingent. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain has already secured a guaranteed medal after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semifinals. All eyes are also on Neeraj Chopra in athletics — the 2018 champion is looking to reclaim his javelin throw title after missing out at Birmingham 2022 due to injury.
Indian athletes continue to compete strongly across swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls, and there's genuine optimism that India's medal count will grow significantly in the days ahead.
It's worth remembering that India has a rich history at the Commonwealth Games — with 564 medals won across 18 previous appearances, India ranks as the fourth most successful nation after Australia, England, and Canada. The country's best-ever showing came at New Delhi 2010, where India finished second overall with a staggering 101 medals.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 is still in its early days, and while Australia holds a commanding lead at the top, India's story is far from over. The foundation laid by Mirabai Chanu, Rishikanta Singh, and Jhandu Kumar sets the stage for what could be a memorable medal haul in the days to come. Stay tuned — there's a lot more excitement still to unfold from Glasgow!
As things stand, Australia leads the pack with 12 Gold, 5 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals — 23 in total, a tally that's proving tough for the rest of the field to catch up to.
India's Start: Small But Mighty
India's campaign began quietly, but as the days rolled on, the tricolour started shining brighter on the medal table.
The country's first medal came from para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, who claimed bronze in the men's heavyweight category. What makes his story even more inspiring is that Jhandu Kumar once worked as an e-rickshaw driver — a journey that has struck a chord with fans across the country.
Then came the real turning point on Day 3, when veteran weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women's 48kg category. It was her third successive CWG gold and fourth Commonwealth Games medal overall — a hat-trick of titles that cements her legacy. She set a Commonwealth record in the snatch with 85kg before lifting 105kg in the clean and jerk to set a new Games record.
On the very same day, India picked up another medal when Rishikanta Singh won silver in the men's 60kg weightlifting final with a total lift of 264kg — an even more remarkable feat considering he competed while carrying an injury.
So far, India has secured a total of three medals:
🥇 Gold – 1 (Mirabai Chanu, Weightlifting)🥈 Silver – 1 (Rishikanta Singh, Weightlifting)
🥉 Bronze – 1 (Jhandu Kumar, Para Powerlifting)
These medals have helped India steadily climb the standings. In the early days, India was tied for 10th place with Malaysia and Northern Ireland on the strength of just one bronze. With Mirabai Chanu's gold and Rishikanta Singh's silver now added to the tally, India's position has improved noticeably.
What's Next for India?
There's plenty still to come from the Indian contingent. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain has already secured a guaranteed medal after receiving a direct entry into the women's 75kg semifinals. All eyes are also on Neeraj Chopra in athletics — the 2018 champion is looking to reclaim his javelin throw title after missing out at Birmingham 2022 due to injury.
Indian athletes continue to compete strongly across swimming, gymnastics, boxing, and lawn bowls, and there's genuine optimism that India's medal count will grow significantly in the days ahead.
It's worth remembering that India has a rich history at the Commonwealth Games — with 564 medals won across 18 previous appearances, India ranks as the fourth most successful nation after Australia, England, and Canada. The country's best-ever showing came at New Delhi 2010, where India finished second overall with a staggering 101 medals.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 is still in its early days, and while Australia holds a commanding lead at the top, India's story is far from over. The foundation laid by Mirabai Chanu, Rishikanta Singh, and Jhandu Kumar sets the stage for what could be a memorable medal haul in the days to come. Stay tuned — there's a lot more excitement still to unfold from Glasgow!
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