Indian Women Lead India’s Glasgow Campaign With Eight Gold Medals

Glasgow, Aug. 2026 : Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P.T. Usha has praised the country’s women athletes for spearheading India’s impressive campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with women accounting for eight of the country’s 13 gold medals so far.

Usha said the performances were a testament to years of dedication, sacrifice and perseverance by athletes, their families, coaches and support teams. She also highlighted the wider impact of the achievements, saying India’s women champions were inspiring a new generation of girls to dream of representing the country on the international stage.

“Seeing India’s women win eight of our 13 gold medals fills me with immense pride,” Usha said in a statement issued by the IOA. She added that every medal represented years of hard work and determination, while describing the success as a powerful reflection of Nari Shakti.

Women athletes have played a decisive role in India’s medal campaign in Glasgow, delivering strong performances across several disciplines. Their success has demonstrated the growing depth and consistency of Indian women’s sport and reinforced the country’s emergence as a serious contender across a wider range of events.

Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu added another major achievement to her distinguished career by winning Commonwealth Games gold in weightlifting. Para athlete Sharmila Dhankar also secured gold in women’s shot put, while Asmita Dey created history by becoming India’s first Commonwealth Games gold medallist in judo.

Indian women boxers were equally dominant, producing a remarkable run of victories. Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary all won gold medals, highlighting the rapid rise of women’s boxing in India.

Their collective success has become one of the defining features of India’s Glasgow campaign. From established champions to emerging athletes, Indian women have consistently delivered under pressure and demonstrated the benefits of improved preparation and professional support.

Usha said the achievements were not isolated successes but part of a broader transformation taking place in Indian sport. Increased investment in grassroots programmes, improved training infrastructure, access to sports science and stronger support systems have created greater opportunities for women athletes to develop and compete at the highest level.

The progress also reflects the country’s growing emphasis on women’s empowerment through sport. Greater participation, improved recognition and increased opportunities are helping talented athletes pursue sporting careers while challenging traditional barriers.

The IOA also acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for women athletes, particularly through recognition of their achievements and encouragement for aspiring sportspersons.

Beyond their performances, the Indian women athletes have also contributed to team unity by supporting younger competitors, celebrating one another’s successes and sharing their experience.

The achievements of Mirabai Chanu, Sharmila Dhankar, Asmita Dey and the five gold-winning boxers have therefore extended beyond the medal tally. Their performances have given millions of young girls across India new sporting role models and strengthened the belief that they too can represent the nation and succeed on the global stage.