India's CWG Medal Haul Reaches 12 on Day 7, Boxers Eye More Glory in Glasgow

Team India has pushed its medal tally to 12 at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, as of Day 7 on Wednesday, July 29. The contingent now proudly holds 2 Gold, 7 Silver, and 3 Bronze medals, placing them eighth in the overall standings amidst fierce global competition. Today's action saw promising performances, particularly from Indian boxers who have assured the nation of several more medals by powering into the semifinals. The Games in Glasgow, running from July 23 to August 2, are proving to be a significant platform for Indian athletes to showcase their talent. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, a silver medalist from the previous Games, has comfortably qualified for the final, igniting hopes for an upgrade to gold today. On Day 6, Gulveer Singh made history by securing a silver in the men's 10,000m race, a first for an Indian man in this event, while weightlifter Harjinder Kaur also added a silver medal. India's strong run in weightlifting was earlier highlighted by Mirabai Chanu historic gold medal. Looking ahead, the focus is squarely on the boxing ring, where several pugilists like Arundhati Choudhary have already guaranteed at least bronze medals by reaching the semis, with opportunities to fight for higher honors. Additionally, shot putters Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill are set to compete in their finals, keeping India's medal prospects high. With more finals scheduled, including for Murali Sreeshankar, Indian fans are eagerly watching to see how much further the nation can climb in the medal table before the Games conclude.