India finishes fourth at Commonwealth Games 2026; Mandaviya hails improved medal tally
India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals in comparable disciplines, improving on its Birmingham 2022 tally. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Team India and reaffirmed the country's commitment to hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Updated On - 3 August 2026, 11:54 AM
Hyderabad: India signs off from the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a commendable fourth-place finish. 🇮🇳
“Despite Glasgow 2026 being a trimmed-down edition without several disciplines where India traditionally excels, Team India improved from 30 medals in the comparable disciplines at Birmingham 2022 to 39 medals this year,” the Union Minister of Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday.
“Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, the growing depth and strength of Indian sport is clearly visible,” he said.
“Proud of every athlete, coach and support staff who gave their all for the Tricolour.
As India prepares to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games 2030, we are committed to delivering one of the greatest editions in the history of the Games,” the Union Sports Minister said.