India produced its strongest performance of the Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign on Day 5, securing six medals across para-athletics, athletics and weightlifting. Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold medal, while Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav claimed silver medals. Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi added bronze medals to India's tally.
The six-medal haul took India's overall medal count to 10, comprising two gold, five silver and three bronze medals, helping the country move up to eighth position in the standings.