Commonwealth Games 2026: Who are India's medal contenders today, August 1 (Day 9)?
India are assured of at least 10 boxing medals on Saturday
The eighth day of competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow produced a historic landmark for India, headlined by a sensational double-gold performance on the judo mat.
Asmita Dey scripted history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal with a dramatic victory over Canada’s Heidi Quach in the Women’s 48 kg final.
Minutes later, Harsh Singh doubled the tally by capturing gold in the Men’s 60 kg final against Australia’s Joshua Katz. Yamini Mourya, who also played in the gold medal match, returned with silver after going down to England’s Acelya Toprak by Ippon in the final.
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Neeraj Chopra and Yash Vir Singh then followed it up with a double podium finish in the men’s javelin throw final. While Chopra, playing his only second event of the year after returning from an injury, produced a season-best throw to clinch silver, it was Yash Vir Singh who grabbed the spotlight with a stunning last attempt to claim bronze.
India’s pugilists matched that brilliance in the ring by turning in a flawless 10-0 semi-final sweep, with Preeti Pawar (54 kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55 kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51 kg), Priya Ghanghas (60 kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg), Sachin Siwach (60 kg) and Narender Berwal (90+ kg) all advancing to the gold-medal bouts.
Transitioning into Saturday, August 1 (Day 10), the Indian contingent enters an explosive session dominated by direct hardware battles across boxing, athletics, para-athletics, track cycling, judo, and lawn bowls.
Non-medal preliminary and qualification fixtures begin in the afternoon, starting with Ronaldo Singh and David Beckham in the cycling Men’s Sprint Qualifying to Final rounds.
Over at the velodrome, Dinesh Kumar and Harshveer Singh compete in the Men’s 10 KM Scratch Race Qualifying, aiming to make the evening final.
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On the mat, judokas Unnati Sharma (Women’s 63 kg), Karanjeet Singh Maan (Men’s 90 kg), Harsh Tokas (Men’s 81 kg), and Inunganbi Takhellambam (Women’s 70 kg) launch their respective direct elimination campaigns from the Round of 16 and quarter-finals onwards.
On the rinks, Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar meet host-nation England in the Men’s Pairs sectional play, with a potential semi-final fixture lined up shortly after, while Nayonmani Saikia faces South Africa in the Women’s Singles.
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Indian medal contenders on August 1 (Day 9) at Commonwealth Games 2026
Direct medal opportunities on Day 10 feature a massive championship footprint headlined by a high-stakes boxing final roster and track and field finals.
Boxing – Preeti Pawar, Jaismine, Ankush, Jadumani Singh M, Arundhati Choudhary, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain, Sachin Siwach, Narender Berwal
In the ring, Indian pugilists fight directly for gold across 10 final bouts: Preeti Pawar takes on Scarlett Savannah Delgado of Canada in the women’s 54kg final, Jaismine faces Northern Ireland’s Michaela Walsh in the women’s 57kg final, and Jadumani Singh meets Jye Dixon of Australia in the men’s 55kg final in the day session.
In the evening session, Sakshi Chaudhary will take on Ruby White of England in the women’s 51kg final, Priya Ghanghas meets Canada’s Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh in the women’s 60kg gold medal match. Arundhati Choudhary will then face Chantelle Reid of England in the women’s 70kg final, followed by Lovlina Borgohain taking on Emma Sue Greentree of Australia in the women’s 75kg title match.
Later at night, Sachin Siwach will be up against Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo in the men’s 60kg final, while Ankush squares off against Dimejie Shittu of England in the men’s 80kg final. Finally, Narender Berwal will meet Damar Thomas of England in the men’s 90+ kg final.
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Athletics & Para-athletics – Soman Rana, Shubham Juyal, Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu, Ramesh Shanmugam, Priyanka, Ravina, Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar, Gulveer Singh, Indian Mixed 4x400m Relay Team
On the athletics and para-athletics field, multiple track and field finals offer key podium chances. Soman Rana and Shubham Juyal launch their throws in the Men’s Shot Put F57 Final, Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu leap for honours in the Men’s Triple Jump Final, and Ramesh Shanmugam competes in the Men’s 1500m T54 Final.
Over on the track, Priyanka and Ravina feature in the gruelling Women’s 10,000m Racewalk Final, Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar vault for medals in the Men’s Pole Vault Final, Gulveer Singh returns for the Men’s 5000m Final, and the Indian Mixed 4*400m Relay Team caps off the night chasing a podium finish in the relay final.
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Judo: Unnati Sharma, Karanjit Singh Maan, Harsh Tokas, and Inunganbi Takhellambam
After a great first day in Judo, Indian judokas will look to keep the momentum going and add a few more medals to the tally. Unnati Sharma will feature in the 63 kg category, while Karanjit Singh Maan will play in the men’s 90 kg. Harsh Tokas will also be a standout hope for the side in the 81 kg category while Inunganbi Takhellambam will be a part of the competition in the 70 kg run.
When will India’s Day 9 (August 1) begin at the Commonwealth Games 2026?
India’s day will start at 2:30 pm IST with the men’s sprint qualifying in track and cycling. India’s David Beckham Elkatohchoongo, Rojit Singh Yanglem, Ronaldo Singh Laitonjam will be in action.
Which Indian athletes will contend for medals on Day 9 (August 1) of the Commonwealth Games 2026?
Unnati Sharma, Karanjit Singh Maan, Harsh Tokas, and Inunganbi Takhellambam will commence their judo journey. Meanwhile, Soman Rana, Shubham Juyal, Praveen Chithravel, Selva Prabhu, Ramesh Shanmugam, Priyanka Goswami, Ravina Gayakwad, Dev Meena, Kuldeep Kumar, and Gulveer Singh will feature in athletics. Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Ankush Panghal, Jadumani Singh, Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain, Sachin Siwach, Sakshi Chaudhary, Narender Berwal and Priya Ghanghas will play their respective boxing finals.
How many medals can India win on Day 9 (August 1) of the Commonwealth Games 2026?
On Thursday, India will have the opportunity to win 20 medals if things go their way.
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