Lovepreet and Seema secure medals as India reach 17 on Commonwealth Games Day 8
India collected two more podium finishes on Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Lovepreet Singh taking silver in weightlifting and Seema Kaliramna earning bronze in discus. The haul lifted India’s tally to 17 medals, while Tejaswin Shankar remained in contention in the decathlon and Neeraj Chopra advanced to the javelin final.
The eighth day of competition saw Indian athletes spread their impact across multiple disciplines. Lovepreet Singh and Seema Kaliramna provided the day’s medal highlights in strength and throws respectively. Alongside those podium results, Indian competitors continued to progress in multi-event and field disciplines: Tejaswin Shankar held his place among decathlon contenders, Neeraj Chopra progressed into the javelin final with two other throwers, and both Indian triple jumpers advanced to the medal round. The combination of medals and qualified finalists kept India among the nations making notable strides on Day 8.
Lovepreet Singh’s silver in weightlifting was one of the standout results for the Indian contingent on the day. His performance delivered a podium finish that contributed directly to the country’s growing medal total. The silver added depth to India’s weightlifting record at the Games and underscored the team’s competitiveness in the discipline.
Seema Kaliramna’s bronze in the discus brought another medal to India’s account and further diversified the sports from which the country was drawing success. Her placing helped extend India’s presence on the athletics podiums during the event. The bronze served as an important result for the throws squad on a day that combined medals with several athletes advancing in other field events.
In the decathlon, Tejaswin Shankar maintained his position among those vying for a medal. His continued contention in the multi-event kept India’s hopes alive in one of the Games’ most demanding competitions. Shankar’s performance on Day 8 ensured he remained part of the conversation for final placings in the decathlon.
Neeraj Chopra, joined by two other javelin throwers, secured a place in the final round of the javelin competition. Chopra’s qualification preserved India’s representation among the event’s last contenders. With the final stage reached, Chopra and the other qualifiers were positioned to contest the medals.
Both Indian triple jumpers advanced into the medal round, guaranteeing the nation had multiple opportunities for podium finishes in the event. Their progression meant India would be represented in the decisive phase of the triple jump competition. Those qualifications added to the list of events where Indian athletes remained active contenders after Day 8.
With the medal count at 17 following Day 8, India combined podium results and several athletes advancing to final rounds across weightlifting, throws, the decathlon and triple jump. The mix of medals earned and qualifiers through to finals kept multiple Indian athletes in play for further success as the Games continued.
