India’s Day 9 Surge at CWG 2026: Six Medals Lift Tally to 23 in Glasgow
India produced its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Day 9 in Glasgow, collecting six medals to move its overall haul to 23. The standout moments included historic judo golds for Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, athletics medals from Tejaswin Shankar, Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh, and a perfect 10-for-10 boxing run into finals.
On a packed Day 9 in Glasgow, Indian athletes delivered results across multiple disciplines, making the day the nation’s most productive at these Games so far. Successes in judo, athletics and boxing combined to create the six-medal total that pushed India past the 20-medal mark. The performances underlined depth across combat and field events while the boxing contingent completed a flawless progression to the title fights. The developments provided a significant boost to the country’s standing in the Commonwealth Games medal table.
Judo produced a pair of landmark victories as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh each secured gold, described in reports as historic judo golds. Those two titles formed an important part of the six medals won on Day 9 and represented rare top-podium results for India in the sport at the Games. Both champions drew wide attention for their achievements, which were highlighted among the day’s many positives. Their successes added a new dimension to India’s showing in Glasgow.
India’s athletics contingent also contributed notably, with Tejaswin Shankar, Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh all adding medals to the tally. Their podium finishes were among the day’s defining moments and helped to diversify the sources of India’s medal income beyond combat sports. The trio’s performances reinforced India’s strength in field events at these Commonwealth Games. Collectively, these athletics medals were central to the country’s outstanding Day 9.
The boxing squad completed a flawless progression into the championship fights, achieving a perfect 10-for-10 run into finals. Every Indian boxer who reached the ring on Day 9 advanced to a final, marking an exceptional team achievement in Glasgow. That clean sweep into the last rounds underscored the depth and form of India’s boxing contingent at these Games. The boxing results were repeatedly cited as a career-defining group performance for the delegation.
The accumulation of six medals on Day 9 took India’s overall Commonwealth Games total to 23 and established the day as the nation’s most successful of the tournament. With high-profile wins in judo, solid returns in athletics and a flawless showing in boxing progression, the team left Glasgow with a markedly improved medal position. The outcomes provided a clear highlight in India’s campaign at CWG 2026.