That’s a wrap from another memorable day for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, with a historic gold-silver finish in para athletics, another silver in the long jump and six pugilists advancing to the semi-finals to assure the boxing contingent of 10 medals in the sport.
Dilip Gavit led the charge in para athletics, winning gold in the men’s T47 100m, with Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath adding silver as India celebrated a historic 1-2 finish. Murali Sreeshankar also added a silver in the men’s long jump, while Animesh Kujur progressed to the men’s 200m final.
Meanwhile, Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samrpreet Singh both progressed to the men’s shot put final, while Santosh Kumar Tamilarasan and Yashas Palaksha qualified for the men’s 400m hurdles final.
The action continues on Thursday, with two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and other Indian athletes set to return to the track and field in Glasgow.
