India climb to 23 medals after six-medal surge on CWG Day 9 in Glasgow
India registered their most productive day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Day 9, adding six medals to lift their overall count to 23. The haul featured historic judo golds from Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey alongside podium finishes in athletics and judo as India closed on ninth-placed Wales.
On a busy day of competition in Glasgow, Indian athletes delivered across multiple sports to produce the country’s biggest single-day return at these Games. Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey stood out by claiming historic judo golds, while Neeraj Chopra secured silver in the javelin. Yash Vir Singh added a bronze, Tejaswin Shankar earned India’s first decathlon medal, and Yamini Mourya collected a judo silver to complete the six-medal haul.
Judo provided a major lift for the Indian contingent as Harsh Singh and Asmita Dey reached the top of the podium with gold medals described as historic. Yamini Mourya also reached the medal rounds, taking silver in her judo event, giving India multiple medals from the tatami on the same day. Those results reinforced India’s strength in judo at these Games and contributed significantly to the team’s overall tally.
The athletics field also delivered notable results for India. Neeraj Chopra finished with a silver in the javelin, adding to his country’s honours, while Yash Vir Singh secured a bronze in his event. Tejaswin Shankar’s performance produced a milestone as he earned India’s first decathlon medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, expanding the nation’s medal footprint beyond the usual disciplines.
Collectively, the six medals represented a standout performance across different arenas in Glasgow. That combined output pushed India’s medal total to 23, a figure that narrowed the margin to the nation occupying ninth place, Wales. The mix of gold, silver and bronze on Day 9 showed depth in India’s squad and provided a clear boost to their position on the medal table.
The Day 9 results — capped by two judo golds and a spread of medals in athletics and judo — constitute India’s best day at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The six-medal swing raised the team’s overall count to 23 and brought them closer to ninth-placed Wales as the competition continues in Glasgow.
