Commonwealth Games 2026 – Day 4: Gold for Mirabai Chanu, Silvers for Raja Muthupandi & Rishikanta Singh, and a Mixed Bag for India

Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games continued to surprise on July 26, as India’s contingent clocked another gold, two silvers and a bronze, landing the nation in eighth place on the medal leaderboard.

Weightlifting was the star attraction. Mirabai Chanu, the Olympic bronze‑medallist, stepped onto the platform in the women’s 48 kg class and, true to form, lifted a total that secured her the top spot. A few minutes later, the men’s lifts delivered a double dose of silver – Raja Muthupandi nailed a clean‑and‑jerk in the 65 kg division, while Rishikanta Singh matched his opponent’s totals in the 60 kg category, both settling for second place.

Boxing gave India a reason to smile as well. Sachin Siwach dispatched Canada’s Keoma Al‑Ahmadieh to move into the 60 kg round of 16, and Jadumani Singh kept his winning streak alive. Their triumphs, however, were tempered by Aditya Pratap Singh’s first loss for the team, reminding everyone that the sport remains a roller‑coaster.

On the green, lawn bowls offered a bittersweet story. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh extended their unbeaten run in the women’s pairs sectional play with a narrow win over Tonga, keeping India alive in Section B. Yet the partnership’s journey ended abruptly when a dramatic tie‑break against England saw the Indian duo bow out, leaving fans with a pang of disappointment.

Swimming didn’t bring medals, but the Indian quartet gave a respectable performance in the men’s 4×200 m freestyle relay, finishing sixth with a time of 7:29.84. Australia smashed a Games record, while England and Wales rounded out the podium.

In gymnastics, the Indian team placed fifth in its subdivision – just shy of the medals – but individual hopes remain alive as Olympian Pranati Nayak and Protistha Samanta chase a spot in the vault final.

Para powerlifting added a solitary bronze courtesy of Jhandu Singh in the heavyweight division, a modest but proud addition to the tally.

Looking ahead, the schedule is packed. Weightlifting stays the biggest medal hope, with more Indian lifters slated to compete. Boxing will see Preeti Pawar, Aditya Pratap Yadav and Jadumani Singh back in the ring, while swimmers and gymnasts hope to turn effort into podium finishes.

All in all, Day 4 was a blend of triumphs and near‑misses – a reminder that every medal earned is hard‑won, and every loss fuels the next day’s resolve.