The Golden Boy is back — and Glasgow just got a lot more electric. Eight years after his last Commonwealth Games appearance, Neeraj Chopra took to the field on Day 8 of CWG 2026, and India’s medal charge showed no signs of slowing down.
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CWG : India’s Medal Tally So Far
| Medal | Count |
|---|---|
| Gold | 3 |
| Silver | 9 |
| Bronze | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
India has pushed its tally to 15 total medals — three gold, nine silver, and three bronze — continuing a steady climb through the first week of competition.
Neeraj Chopra Books His Final Spot
Neeraj Chopra qualified for the javelin final with a strong second-attempt throw of 79.61m, after starting the qualification round with 76.28m. He returns to the Commonwealth Games after an eight-year gap, going up against rivals including Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage — a rematch of sorts for the javelin throw event he first conquered on the world stage years ago.
Boxing Delivers a Golden Afternoon
Six Indian boxers — Sakshi Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Arundhati Choudhary, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal, and Narender Berwal — all won their quarterfinal bouts to reach the semifinals, guaranteeing India medals across the board in a single session.
Athletics Adds More Silver and a Historic First
Murali claimed silver in the men’s long jump with a best effort of 8.09m, while Gulveer Singh won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 10,000m.
What’s Left on Day 8
Weightlifting finals in the heaviest categories and the start of India’s track cycling campaign round out an action-packed Thursday in Glasgow.
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FAQs
Q1: What is India’s total medal tally at CWG 2026 after Day 8?
India has 15 medals: 3 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze so far.
Q2: Did Neeraj Chopra qualify for the javelin final?
Yes, he qualified with a best throw of 79.61m in the qualification round.
