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Commonwealth Games 2026

Complete guide to Glasgow 2026 — host city, dates, sports, India's medal tally, important winners and exam-focused GK questions.

📅 Updated: August 2026   •   📚 Rote Learner

Commonwealth Games 2026, also known as Glasgow 2026, were held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

The event brought together athletes from across the Commonwealth for international sporting competition. India produced a strong performance and finished 4th in the medal table.

⚡ Commonwealth Games 2026 – Quick Facts

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Edition 23rd

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Host City Glasgow

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Host Country Scotland

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Dates 23 Jul – 2 Aug

📌 Key Information

Event Commonwealth Games 2026

Official Name Glasgow 2026

Host City Glasgow

Country Scotland, United Kingdom

Event Dates 23 July – 2 August 2026

India's Rank 4th

🇮🇳 India's Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026

India finished 4th in the final medal standings, winning a total of 39 medals.

🇮🇳 India Medal Tally

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13 GOLD

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17 SILVER

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9 BRONZE

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39 TOTAL

🇮🇳 India — 4th Position

🏅 Sports in Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow 2026 featured a compact programme of sports with Para-sport events integrated into the competition.

🤸 Artistic Gymnastics

🏃 Athletics & Para Athletics

🎳 Bowls & Para Bowls

🥊 Boxing

🚴 Cycling Track

🏐 Netball

🥋 Judo

🏊 Swimming

🏋️ Weightlifting

🏀 3x3 Basketball

⭐ Important Highlight: India finished the Commonwealth Games 2026 with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze medals.

🌟 Important Indian Athletes & Performances

🥇 Mirabai Chanu – Weightlifting

Mirabai Chanu was among India's notable medal winners in weightlifting at Glasgow 2026.

🥈 Neeraj Chopra – Javelin Throw

Neeraj Chopra won a silver medal in men's javelin throw with a season-best performance of 85.83 metres.

🥋 Historic Judo Performance

Indian judokas Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh created history by winning gold medals in judo.

📊 India's Medal Tally

Country	Gold 🥇	Silver 🥈	Bronze 🥉	Total	Rank
🇮🇳 India	13	17	9	39	4th

🎯 Commonwealth Games 2026 – Important GK

• Host City: Glasgow
• Host Country: Scotland
• Edition: 23rd Commonwealth Games
• Dates: 23 July – 2 August 2026
• India's Position: 4th
• India's Total Medals: 39
• India's Gold: 13
• India's Silver: 17
• India's Bronze: 9
• Next Commonwealth Games: Ahmedabad 2030

📝 One-Liner Questions for Competitive Exams

Q1. Where were the Commonwealth Games 2026 held?

✅ Glasgow, Scotland

Q2. When were the Commonwealth Games 2026 held?

✅ 23 July to 2 August 2026

Q3. What was India's position in the medal table?

✅ 4th

Q4. How many total medals did India win?

✅ 39 medals

Q5. How many gold medals did India win?

✅ 13 gold medals

Q6. Which Indian athlete won silver in men's javelin throw?

✅ Neeraj Chopra

Q7. Which city is scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?

✅ Ahmedabad, India

🧠 Test Your Knowledge

Try these Commonwealth Games 2026 MCQs.

1. Commonwealth Games 2026 were hosted by which city?

A. London

B. Glasgow

C. Birmingham

D. Manchester

✅ Answer: B. Glasgow

2. How many medals did India win?

A. 29

B. 35

C. 39

D. 42

✅ Answer: C. 39

3. India's position in the medal table was:

A. 2nd

B. 3rd

C. 4th

D. 5th

✅ Answer: C. 4th

4. Which Indian athlete won silver in men's javelin?

A. Kishore Jena

B. Neeraj Chopra

C. Tejaswin Shankar

D. Avinash Sable

✅ Answer: B. Neeraj Chopra

5. Which city is scheduled to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Ahmedabad

D. Bengaluru

✅ Answer: C. Ahmedabad

🎯 Why Is This Important for Exams?

Commonwealth Games 2026 is an important topic for SSC, CHSL, CGL, Banking, Railway, UPSC, State PCS and other competitive examinations.

Questions can be asked about the host city, dates, Indian medal tally, important athletes, sports and the next host city.

🏁 Conclusion

The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow were an important international sporting event and a significant topic for sports current affairs.

India's campaign ended with 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and 9 bronze, placing India fourth in the final medal standings.

For competitive-exam aspirants, remembering the host city, dates, India's medal tally, important athletes and the next host city can be useful for Current Affairs and Sports GK.

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