Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: Complete Winners List
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The 2026 Commonwealth Games (CWG) concluded on 2nd August, after 11 days of intense competition. It celebrated the excellence of athletes across all games. Held in Scotland for the 4th time, this CWG edition featured a total of 74 associations, nearly 3,000 athletes, and 10+ sports with multiple medal events. Along with this, it also had a para sport program (the largest so far). Even after reducing the number of sports this year, the Glasgow CWG delivered some memorable, unforgettable performances and historic milestones. Just like last edition, Australia dominated the entire tournament with its exceptional force. India, on the other hand, finished in 4th position in the table.
Commonwealth Games 2026 Winners’ Final List
The 2026 Commonwealth Games winners’ list was determined by the total gold medals won by a nation. Here is the final list of winners on the medal tally:
| Nation |
Rank |
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Total |
| Australia |
1 |
70 | 45 | 56 |
171 |
| England |
2 |
29 | 45 | 36 |
110 |
| Canada |
3 |
19 | 20 | 23 |
62 |
| India |
4 |
13 | 17 | 09 |
39 |
| Scotland |
5 |
13 | 09 | 17 |
39 |
| New Zealand |
6 |
10 | 14 | 12 |
36 |
| Nigeria |
7 |
10 | 07 | 07 |
24 |
| Jamaica |
8 |
10 | 04 | 05 |
19 |
| Wales |
9 |
09 | 10 | 12 |
31 |
| Malaysia |
10 |
08 | 03 | 05 |
16 |
Australia once again maintained its long-term supremacy by winning 171 medals, along with 70 golds. However, other notable performances were shown by Canada, India, and England.
Sports-Wise 2026 Commonwealth Games Winners
Each sport produced some remarkable champions who formed the success narratives of Glasgow CWG 2026. Here is a list of the sports-wise winners:
| Leading Country | Sports |
| Australia | Swimming and Para Swimming |
| Australia | Wheelchair 3×3 Basketball |
| Australia | 3×3 Basketball |
| Australia | Athletics and Para Athletics |
| Australia | Cycling and Para Cycling |
| Australia | Netball |
| England | Judo |
| England | Artistic Gymnastics |
| India | Boxing |
| Scotland | Lawn Bowls |
Australia Has Continued Golden Legacy of Success
Australia has reaffirmed its status as a sporting powerhouse in the Commonwealth Games by winning the most medals in the consecutive edition. The country swept many sports, including para swimming, swimming, netball, cycling, and athletics. Furthermore, the nation showcased discipline in every sport. All these helped Australia win 171 medals, with 70 gold.
Canada and England Performed Amazingly in CWG 2026
Canada is one of the nations that performed well in the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The athletes of this nation performed well in para sports, cycling, athletics, and swimming. The balanced distribution of medals highlighted the increasing competitiveness in Paralympic and Olympic sports.
When it comes to England, they also finished quite comfortably in 2nd place on the table. With outstanding performances in judo, boxing, athletics, and gymnastics, English players have set new records with their dedication and passion.
CWG 2026 and Outstanding Campaign of India
India has performed exceptionally well even in the 2026 Commonwealth Games. This year, India finished in 4th position. Check out the following to know more:
| 4th Position in the Table Tally | |
| Total Medals | 39 |
| Gold | 13 |
| Silver | 17 |
| Bronze | 09 |
Among all, boxing has emerged as a prominent discipline, as it contributed to the overall tally with 7 gold and 10 total medals. Athletes of India have also outshone in para athletics, judo, athletics, and weightlifting. In addition, the judo team won its first-ever gold in CWG.
Individual Winners of India in Commonwealth Games 2026
Many athletes performed outstandingly in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Here is the list of Commonwealth Games 2026 individual winners:
- Gulveer Singh, India: He became the only athlete from India to win 2 medals during a single game. Gulveer Singh showcased amazing versatility in the game.
- Mirabai Chanu, India: She captured her 3rd back-to-back CWG gold, reinforcing her heritage as one of the finest and most successful weightlifters of India.
- Chad le Clos, South Africa: Even though he is one of the most celebrated athletes, he continued his medal-winning journey.
- Melanie Woods, Scotland: He performed in para racing after receiving the David Dixon Award. In the event, he won 2 gold medals in the CWG 2026.Â
Major Highlights of Commonwealth 2026, Glasgow
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have produced some of the greatest milestones. Some of these have been mentioned here:
- Australia won 170+ medals and maintained its dominant campaign.
- India enjoyed yet another successful CWG campaign, specifically in boxing, by winning 7 gold medals.
- Glasgow CWG 2026 integrated the para sports as well, making it the largest event.
- In the closing ceremony, the authorities officially handed over the flag of the Commonwealth Games to India to host CWG in 2030.
- Even though the event was compact, it demonstrated elite sports competition.Â
Final Words,
The 2026 Commonwealth Games combined organizational sustainability, sporting excellence, and memorable performances by some athletes. With 171 medals, Australia once again proved its supremacy, while India emerged as a leading name, as it finished in 4th position with 39 medals.
