India ends Commonwealth Games 4th place, Ahmedabad handover

India concluded its most successful Commonwealth Games performance to date on Sunday, August 2, 2026, as the 2026 edition in Glasgow officially closed with a ceremonial handover to the next host city, Ahmedabad. The nation’s athletes secured a historic fourth-place finish in the medal table, while the spotlight turned to preparations for the centenary Games in 2030.

The closing ceremony featured the formal transfer of the Commonwealth Games flag and the King’s Baton to representatives from Ahmedabad, India. Gujarat’s Deputy Chief Minister, Harsh Sanghavi, was present to accept the symbols, underscoring the country’s commitment to hosting the event for only the second time. The handover segment included cultural performances designed to showcase Indian heritage, with a focus on Gujarat. These included a tribute marking the 150th anniversary of the patriotic song "Vande Mataram" and a collaborative musical piece featuring sitar player Rishabh Rikhiram Sharma and Scottish piper Ross Ainsley.

The ceremony capped 11 days of competition where India enjoyed its strongest showing ever at a Commonwealth Games. The team’s final medal tally stood at 39: 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze. A...