Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6 Live Updates: India look to build on Monday’s six-medal haul in Glasgow

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6 Live Updates: A day after enjoying their most successful outing of these Commonwealth Games, India returns to action with renewed confidence and multiple medal opportunities in multiple disciplines. Monday belonged to the Indian contingent, which bagged six medals, highlighted by Sharmila Dhankar’s historic gold in the women’s F57 shot put – India’s first Para-athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Silver medals by Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav, along with bronze medals by Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi, took India’s overall tally to 10.

Attention now turns to Tuesday, where the challenge is to build on that momentum. Weightlifting once again offers India’s strongest medal prospects, with Nirupama Devi Seram and Harjinder Kaur competing in their respective finals after the discipline produced several podiums the previous day.

The boxing ring promises another crucial session as Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, Parveen Hooda, Jadumani Singh and Kapil Pokhariya contest the quarterfinals. Victory in any of these matches guarantees at least a bronze medal, making it one of the most important and important events of the day in India.

Athletics also features medal opportunities, with Pooja Singh in the women’s high jump final and Gulveer Singh lining up in the men’s 10,000m final. Earlier in the day, Vishal TK and Rajesh Ramesh will compete in the men’s 400m heats.

Swimming and para-swimming complete India’s schedule, with Sajan Prakash and Srihari Nataraj targeting semi-final places, while Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam begin their campaign in the men’s S13 50m freestyle event.

After a memorable Monday that produced history and six medals, the Indian contingent will be eager to keep the momentum going as another day of competition unfolds in Glasgow.

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