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India put up a stellar performance on the fifth day of the Commonwealth Games, winning six medals in a single day to move up to eighth in the table.
Samira Vishwas | August 4, 2026 12:24 PM CST

New Delhi: Indian athletes brought glory to the country with a stellar performance on the fifth day of the Commonwealth Games. Athletes in athletics, para-athletics, and weightlifting displayed strong performances, winning six medals in a row, bringing India’s total to 10. This performance also helped India make a significant leap in the medal tally, reaching eighth place. Significantly, several athletes delivered career-best performances on this day, setting new records for India.

India’s biggest achievement came from Sharmila Dhankhar, who won a gold medal with a stellar performance. Sharmila’s gold medal marked India’s second gold medal, further strengthening Team India’s position in the medal tally. India also won three silver medals on the fifth day. Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajay Babu, and Gyaneshwari Yadav performed brilliantly in their respective events, securing second place.

Shilpa and Bindyarani shine with bronze medals

The Indian contingent also won two bronze medals. Shilpa K. Shayla and Bindyarani Devi put up a valiant effort in their bouts and secured a third-place finish.

India’s medal tally reaches 10

With the six medals won on the fifth day, India’s total medal count has reached 10. These include two gold, five silver, and three bronze medals. This impressive performance has helped India secure eighth place in the Commonwealth Games medal tally. This is considered a significant achievement for India compared to the initial days.

Australia Remains on Top

Australia continues to dominate the medal tally. It has a total of 59 medals, including 26 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze. England remains in second place with 32 medals, while Canada is in third place with 21 medals. Countries like Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, and Malaysia are next. India has reached eighth place with 10 medals.

Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Australia 26 13 20 59
2 England 8 13 11 32
3 Canada 7 8 6 21
4 Nigeria 6 4 0 10
5 Scotland 5 4 2 11
6 South Africa 3 3 5 11
7 Malaysia 3 3 5 11
8 India 2 5 3 10
9 Jamaica 2 0 0 2
10 New Zealand 1 4 3 8


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