Raksha Mantri interacts with Indian Army contingent which bagged 16 medals, including 08 Gold, at Commonwealth Games 2026

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, on August 14, 2026, interacted with the members of the Indian Army contingent, which bagged 16 medals - 08 Gold, 07 Silver & 01 Bronze - at the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Of the total 39 medals - 13 Gold, 17 Silver & 09 Bronze - clinched by India during the Games, the Indian Defence Forces personnel claimed 18 medals (16 by Indian Army and 02 by Indian Navy).

In his address, Raksha Mantri commended the strong will power and firm conviction of the Indian Defence Forces for overcoming physical & mental pressure and making the nation proud at an international sporting event. Terming the achievement as “extraordinary”, he asserted that these sportspersons are a source of inspiration to the people, particularly the youth, as they are a “perfect blend of a soldier and a champion”.

On women pugilists securing 04 of the 06 Gold medals in Boxing, Shri Rajnath Singh stated that the feat is a testimony to India’s growing Nari Shakti. The achievement will motivate more girls to pursue the sport and join the defence forces, he added.

Raksha Mantri acknowledged the fact that Indian champions are emerging from every corner of the country, highlighting that today the field of sports has been democratised, and it is no longer the exclusive privilege of a select few. He extended his best wishes to the athletes for upcoming events such as the Asian Games and the Olympics.

Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth and other senior Indian Army officials attended the event at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi. The campaign of the Indian Army contingent at 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games witnessed a number of firsts and records. These include:

Naib Subedar Sarvesh Kushare won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games Silver Medal in High Jump, a landmark achievement in Indian athletics.
Naib Subedar Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win two athletics medals at a single Commonwealth Games, securing Silver in the 10,000 metres and Bronze in the 5,000 metres.
Havildar Harsh, competing in the 60 kg category, won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games Gold Medal in Judo, opening a new chapter for the sport in the country.
Subedar Soman Rana and Lance Naik Shubham Juyal created history by securing India's first-ever Gold and Silver medals in Para Shot put at the Commonwealth Games.
In Weightlifting, Havildar Ajaya Babu produced a record-breaking performance in the 79 kg category, registering a Games Record of 149 kg in the Snatch and an impressive total lift of 330 kg.
In Boxing, the Indian Army made a historic contribution to an unprecedented national achievement by breaking the 100 year old English Record. India won a total of seven Gold medals, the highest number won by any nation in Boxing at a single edition of the Games. Of these 07 Gold and 03 Silver medals, Indian Army pugilists claimed 06 Gold and 02 Silver.

These achievements represent years of disciplined training, sacrifice, professional coaching, sports science support and unwavering commitment to excellence of the athletes, coaches and support staff as well as Mission Olympic Wing and its high performance nodes. The list of the Indian defence forces personnel who brought laurels to the country at Glasgow is as follows:

Gold Medal Winners