India seeks medals on final day of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow concluded on Sunday, August 2, with India aiming to solidify its impressive medal tally on the final day of competition. The closing day featured Indian athletes in judo and track cycling events, seeking to add to the nation's total of 39 medals, which included 13 gold, 17 silver, and nine bronze.

India's final day schedule included judokas Ishroop Narang in the women's 78kg category and Avtar Singh and Yash Ghanghas in the men's 100kg category, all competing in elimination rounds with hopes of advancing to medal contests. In track cycling, Dinesh Kumar and Harshveer Singh Sekhon were set for the men's 40km points race, while Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam competed in the men's 1000m time trial final. Para-cyclist Lisha Das also represented India in the women's C4-C5 1000m time trial final.

The conclusion followed a standout performance by Indian judokas earlier in the Games. On July 31, Asmita Dey made history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth gold medal, securing the women's 48kg title with a dramatic golden-score victory over Canada's Heidi Quach. Shortly after, Harsh Singh claimed gold in the men's 60kg division. The...