India's Golden Day at CWG 2026: Boxers Dominate, Athletics and Judo Shine

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India has truly lit up Day 10 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, delivering an astonishing haul of medals, primarily driven by a historic performance from its boxing contingent. Indian pugilists secured a record seven gold and three silver medal, cementing their best-ever Commonwealth Games boxing campaign. Among the golden heroes were Arundhati Choudhary (women's 70kg), Priya Ghanghas (women's 60kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (women's 51kg), Sachin Siwach (men's 60kg), Ankush Panghal (men's 80kg), Preeti Pawar (women's 54kg), and Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57kg), while Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain had to settle for a silver in the women's 75kg category. This phenomenal showing has propelled India to fourth place in the overall medal tally, marking a significant moment for the nation's sporting ambitions. Beyond the boxing ring, India also celebrated a one-two finish in the men's F57 shot put, with Soman Rana clinching gold and Shubham Juyal taking silver. Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran added silver and bronze respectively in the men's triple jump, while Unnati Sharma bagged a bronze in women's 63kg judo, showcasing India's growing strength across multiple disciplines. With Day 10 now largely concluded, the focus shifts to the final day, though much of India's medal prospects were concentrated today. This dominant performance, particularly in boxing, sets a new benchmark for Indian athletes and will undoubtedly fuel confidence for future international events like the Asian Games and upcoming Olympic cycles, inspiring a new generation of talent across the Commonwealth Nations. The strategic investments in grassroots sports and elite training programs appear to be truly paying off.