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CWG 2026: Check India’s latest medal tally, full list of gold, silver and bronze winners

India secured eighth place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings after Day 5. Weightlifting continued to be India's strongest discipline, contributing multiple medals to the tally. Mirabai Chanu achieved a historic gold, setting new Commonwealth Games records. Para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar also won gold in the women's shot put F57…

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Beaten, abandoned but spirit unbroken: The making of Sharmila Dhankar's Commonwealth gold

Sharmila Dhankar overcame domestic abuse and polio to win a gold medal. Her first husband abandoned her with their young daughter after years of violence. She rebuilt her life and found success in para athletics with her second husband's support. Coach Tek Chand recognized her talent and guided her to…

The Economic Times

CWG 2026: Shilpa Shyla upgraded to bronze after Nigerian athlete disqualified in women's shotput F57

Indian para-athlete Shilpa Shyla was upgraded to the bronze medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi was disqualified. The revision gave India its first double podium finish of the Glasgow Games, with Sharmila Dhankar winning gold, and took the country's…

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CWG 2026 Medal Tally: Check latest Top 10 standings as India climbs to eighth spot, moves ahead of New Zealand

India secured six medals on Day 5, boosting their overall tally to ten. Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold medal in para-athletics for the nation. Sarvesh Kushare and Gyaneshwari Yadav claimed silver medals in their respective events. Bindyarani Devi and Shilpa K. Shyla added bronze medals to India's growing count.…

The Economic Times

India set for action-packed day at Commonwealth Games; Here's what's in store today

Indian athletes continue their Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign in Glasgow today. Several athletes will compete in finals across athletics and weightlifting events. Indian boxers are set to participate in their respective quarterfinal matches. Swimmers will also begin their heats and potentially advance to semifinals. India aims to add to its…

The Economic Times

Sharmila Dhankar's historic gold leads India's ten-medal haul at CWG 2026

India achieved its best Commonwealth Games 2026 performance on Day 5. Sharmila Dhankar won historic gold in women's shot put F57. Several athletes secured silver and bronze medals across various disciplines. Weightlifting contributed three more medals, boosting the overall tally to six. India's medal count reached ten, including two gold,…

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