Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur Win Silver as India's CWG 2026 Medal Tally Reaches 12

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Gulveer Singh, Harjinder Kaur Win Silver as India's CWG 2026 Medal Tally Reaches 12

India continued its impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, adding two silver medals on Day 6 through long-distance runner Gulveer Singh and weightlifter Harjinder Kaur.

The latest podium finishes have taken India's overall medal tally to 12, moving the country to ninth place in the overall standings. Indian boxers also ensured at least three more medals after multiple athletes advanced to the semi-finals.

Harjinder Kaur Registers Career-Best Lift

Harjinder Kaur delivered the best performance of her career to claim the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting competition.

The 29-year-old successfully lifted:

  • Snatch: 101kg
  • Clean and Jerk: 126kg
  • Total: 227kg

Her combined lift of 227kg earned her the silver medal and marked a new personal best.

Canada's Charlotte Simonneau won the gold medal with a total of 236kg, while Australia's Phoebe Heyman secured bronze with 218kg.

Read more: India Women Create History with Record Test Win at Lord’s, Beat England by 270 Runs

Gulveer Singh Creates History in 10,000m

Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh produced a remarkable finish to win silver in the men's 10,000m final.

The 27-year-old, who serves as a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, was running in fourth place at the start of the final lap before producing a powerful sprint to finish second.

He completed the race in 27 minutes 49.78 seconds, finishing just 0.85 seconds behind Australia's Kai Robinson, who claimed the gold medal.

The medal marked one of India's best performances in long-distance athletics at the Commonwealth Games.

India's Medal Count Reaches 12

Following Wednesday's success, India's medal tally now stands at:

  • Gold: 2
  • Silver: 7
  • Bronze: 3
  • Total: 12

The strong performances have lifted India to ninth place in the Commonwealth Games medal standings.

Boxing Adds More Medal Hope

India's boxing contingent also enjoyed a positive day after several boxers advanced to the semi-finals, guaranteeing the country at least three additional medals in the competition.

With several medal events still remaining, India will look to continue its strong performances and climb higher in the overall standings as the Commonwealth Games progress.

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