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Glasgow CWG: Despite axed sports, India hold their top-five ground
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India finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver, 9 bronze).
The 2026 CWG was downsized to 10 sports, excluding wrestling, table tennis, badminton, squash, hockey, and cricket, which had contributed to almost half of India's medals in 2022.
India's performance was buoyed by strong showings in boxing, athletics, and judo, despite a dip in weightlifting (from 10 medals in 2022 to 8 in 2026).
Para sports, especially para athletics, were integrated into the overall medal count, helping India maintain its top-five position.
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