Birmingham: India is set for a crucial and potentially historic day at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with Day 10 promising a packed schedule and multiple medal opportunities across disciplines. After a successful Day 9 that took India’s medal tally to 23, the focus now shifts to a strong contingent of boxers who could collectively deliver up to 10 gold medals.
All eyes will be on Lovlina Borgohain and her fellow finalists as India looks to script history in boxing. A clean sweep in the finals would mark an unprecedented achievement for Indian boxing at the Commonwealth Games.
Boxing contingent carries highest expectations
India’s biggest medal hopes on Day 10 rest on its boxing squad, with 10 finalists scheduled to compete across weight categories. The line-up includes prominent names such as Lovlina Borgohain in the women’s 75kg category, along with rising talents like Preeti, Jaismine, and Sakshi in their respective divisions.
In the men’s categories, boxers like Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sachin, Ankush Panghal, and Narender will look to capitalise on their strong runs to the finals. The depth and consistency displayed by Indian boxers throughout the tournament have raised expectations of a record-breaking gold haul.
A successful outing in boxing alone could significantly boost India’s medal tally beyond the 40-mark, placing the country in a strong position on the overall leaderboard.
Athletics events offer additional medal opportunities
Apart from boxing, athletics will also play a crucial role in India’s medal prospects. In the men’s triple jump final, Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran will aim for podium finishes.
The women’s 10,000m race walk final will feature Priyanka Goswami and Ravina Gayakwad, both of whom have shown consistent form in recent competitions.
In field events, Dev Kumar Meena and Kuldeep Kumar will compete in the men’s pole vault final. Meanwhile, long-distance runner Gulveer Singh will be in action in the men’s 5000m final, scheduled just past midnight.
The mixed 4x400m relay team will also look to deliver a strong performance and potentially add to the medal tally.
Para athletics and judo athletes aim to continue momentum
India’s para athletics contingent will feature in key finals, including the men’s shot put F57 and men’s 1500m T54 events. Performers like Soman Rana, Shubham Juyal, and Ramesh Shanmugam will look to make their mark.
In judo, following a three-medal haul on Day 9, Indian judokas will aim to continue their impressive run. Athletes such as Unnati Sharma, Karanjit Singh Maan, Harsh Tokas, and Inunganbi Takhellambam will compete in various rounds, with hopes of progressing deeper into the competition.
Action continues in cycling and lawn bowls
Track cycling will see Indian participants competing in sprint and scratch race qualifiers, providing another opportunity to advance into medal rounds.
Meanwhile, lawn bowls events will feature India in both men’s pairs and women’s singles sectional play, with steady performances needed to stay in contention.
Conclusion
Day 10 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 could prove to be a defining moment for India’s campaign. With 10 boxing finals alone offering a chance at gold, alongside multiple events in athletics, para athletics, and judo, the day holds immense promise.
If the boxers deliver as expected and other disciplines contribute to the tally, India could surge past the 40-medal mark, marking one of its most successful outings in Commonwealth Games history. The stage is set for a high-impact day that could significantly shape India’s final standing in the tournament.