- Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in celebrating the achievements.
- India enjoyed its most successful outing of the tournament so far on Day 5.
- The final medal of the day belonged to high jumper Sarvesh Kushare.
India enjoyed another memorable outing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow as the contingent added six more medals to its tally on Day 5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the nation in celebrating the achievements, congratulating the medal winners through social media and praising their inspiring performances.
The day belonged to India's athletes across para athletics, weightlifting and athletics, with the country clinching one gold, four silver and one bronze medal.
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A spectacular Silver for Sarvesh Kushare in Men’s High Jump at #CWG2026! His determination and consistency have been noteworthy. Congratulations to him on this outstanding achievement. India is proud of him. Wishing him many more successes ahead. pic.twitter.com/9JwypnM0Rb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2026
PM Modi Hails India's Medal Winners
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate the athletes, with a special message for para athlete Sharmila, who scripted history by ending India's 20-year wait for a para athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
History has been created in Glasgow!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2026
Congratulations to Sharmila for a very special Gold in the Women's Shot Put F57 event and also for a season-best throw. This remarkable performance ends a two decade long wait for a Para Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games.
My best…
"History has been created in Glasgow! Congratulations to Sharmila for a very special Gold in the Women's Shot Put F57 event and also for a season-best throw. This remarkable performance ends a two-decade-long wait for a Para Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games. My best wishes for the endeavors ahead."
Yet another medal for India in Weightlifting! Proud of Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam for winning a Bronze in the Women's 58kg event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Her success is due to her hard work and determination. Wishing her the very best for the endeavours ahead.… pic.twitter.com/Ly2MMEKjCL
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 28, 2026
His message came after another successful day for the Indian contingent, which continued their strong medal-winning momentum in Glasgow.
India Wins Six Medals on Day 5
India enjoyed its most successful outing of the tournament so far on Day 5 (at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, grabbing a stunning six medals. This single-day success was headed by a historic performance in para-athletics and absolute dominance across multiple categories in weightlifting.
The biggest highlight came from the track and field arena, where Sharmila Dhankar clinched a magnificent gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put F57 event. This victory ended India's twenty-year gold drought in Commonwealth Games para-athletics.
Adding to the historic moment, teammate Shilpa Shyla secured the bronze medal in the same event, marking India’s first-ever double-podium finish in a CWG para-athletics competition.
Over at the weightlifting auditorium, Indian lifters continued their relentless podium streak by securing three more medals. Gyaneshwari Yadav delivered a stellar performance to bag a silver medal in the Women's 53kg category, while Valluri Ajaya Babu fought through a highly competitive field to capture silver in the Men's 79kg division.
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Elite lifter Bindyarani Devi further amplified the day's success by claiming a hard-earned bronze medal in the Women's 58kg category.
The final medal of the day belonged to high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, who cleared a remarkable height to grab a historic silver medal in the Men's High Jump final.
India Continues Strong Campaign
With six medals on Day 5, India continued to strengthen its position on the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table. The performances across multiple disciplines reflected the depth of the Indian contingent, while Prime Minister Modi's congratulatory message further boosted the morale of the athletes as they look to add more medals in the coming days.