The Commonwealth Games 2026 have ended in Glasgow, Scotland. India finished fourth in the medal table with 39 medals. Notably, the closing ceremony also started the countdown to Ahmedabad 2030. Moreover, the 2030 Games will be the centenary edition.
India’s Medal Tally at Commonwealth Games 2026
- Gold: 13
- Silver: 17
- Bronze: 9
- Total: 39
- Rank: Fourth
Australia topped the table once again. Meanwhile, England and Canada took the next two places. Boxing gave India its biggest haul. Also, Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold in weightlifting.
A Smaller Games
The 2026 Games ran for 11 days in Glasgow. However, organisers cut the number of sports to reduce costs. For example, shooting, wrestling, hockey, badminton and table tennis were not part of the programme. These are sports where India usually wins many medals. Hence, India’s tally was lower than in earlier editions.
Handover to Ahmedabad
At the closing ceremony, India invited the world to Ahmedabad. Notably, Glasgow’s Lord Provost handed the CWG flag to Indian representatives. These included Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and IOA President P T Usha. Finally, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi received the flag. Thus, Scotland formally passed the hosting role to India.
About Ahmedabad 2030
Ahmedabad will host the 24th Commonwealth Games in 2030. Importantly, it will be the centenary edition, as the first Games took place in 1930. Also, India last hosted the Games in New Delhi in 2010. So, 2030 will be India’s second time as host.
Why the Commonwealth Games 2026 Matter for UPSC and UKPSC
Notably, sports events are a regular part of current affairs. So, remember India’s tally, rank and the 2030 host. Also, note the centenary link. Next, for a related story, read about Uttarakhand’s medalists at CWG 2026. For official updates, also visit the Sports Authority of India.
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