# India finishes fourth at 2026 Commonwealth Games with 39 medals

2026-08-13T03:55:56+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning 39 medals: 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze. The result came despite the absence of several sports that have historically contributed most of India's medal tally, including shooting, wrestling and weightlifting. Women won eight of the 13 golds, according to Deccan Chronicle. India's Commonwealth medal history spans from one bronze in 1934 to 603 overall. Australia topped the table with 2,773 medals despite a much smaller population. The 2026 programme was pared down after Victoria's withdrawal, making direct comparisons difficult. India's 39 medals are its lowest haul since 1958 but still placed it fourth.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/data/how-india-climbed-up-the-commonwealth-ranks/article71331999.ece>
- deccanchronicle.com <https://www.deccanchronicle.com/sports/the-stairs-to-the-podium-indias-sporting-rise-under-pm-modi-1979037>

Tags: Australia dominance, Commonwealth Games, Glasgow 2026, India sports, medal tally, sports system
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