By Shishir Prashant 
PrashantNews
India’s women athletes emerged as the biggest architects of the country’s memorable campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026, winning eight of India’s 13 gold medals and once again proving that “Nari Shakti” has become the driving force behind the nation’s sporting success.
From the boxing ring to the weightlifting platform, from the judo mat to the para athletics arena, Indian women produced one inspiring performance after another to propel Team India to one of its finest Commonwealth Games outings.
The golden run began with Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu, who lived up to expectations by clinching gold in weightlifting with another dominant display of strength and composure. Judoka Asmita Dey added to the celebrations by capturing the gold medal in her category, while para athlete Sharmila Dhankar scripted history with a brilliant gold-winning performance, underlining India’s growing prowess in para sports.
However, the biggest statement came from the boxing arena, where Indian women delivered an extraordinary performance by winning five gold medals. Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary emerged champions in their respective weight categories, showcasing India’s remarkable depth and dominance in women’s boxing. Their spectacular success highlighted the country’s robust talent pipeline and years of sustained investment in women’s boxing.
The performances of these eight champions reflect the remarkable transformation of Indian women’s sports over the past decade. Better training facilities, scientific coaching, international exposure and sustained government support have enabled women athletes to consistently excel on the global stage. Their achievements follow a string of memorable performances by Indian women at the Olympics, Asian Games and previous Commonwealth Games.
Beyond the medals, their success carries a much deeper significance. Each victory represents years of sacrifice, relentless training and unwavering determination to overcome social, economic and personal challenges. Their triumphs have inspired millions of young girls across India to dream beyond conventional boundaries and pursue sporting excellence with confidence.
As the curtains came down on the Glasgow Games, India’s women athletes stood tall as the face of the nation’s success. By winning eight of the country’s 13 gold medals, Mirabai Chanu, Asmita Dey, Sharmila Dhankar, Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti Pawar, Jaismine Lamboria, Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary not only enriched India’s medal tally but also reaffirmed that the future of Indian sport is being shaped by the extraordinary courage, resilience and excellence of its women.
On the stellar performance of the Indian women at Glasgow, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi said “courage, resilience and excellence of these women reflect their remarkable rise in Indian sports. They are inspiring a new generation of girls to dream big, pursue excellence and proudly represent India on the global stage”.