Glasgow, Aug. 2 -- Eight of India's 13 Gold Medals Reflect the Rise of Women in Indian Sport. When the Indian flag has risen above the podium at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, it has most often been India's women standing on the top step.

Of India's 13 gold medals, eight have been won by women, a remarkable testament to the strength, resilience and growing depth of women's sport in the country. From the weightlifting platform and the boxing ring to the judo mat and para athletics arena, India's women have not merely contributed to the campaign, they have led it.

It is a powerful reflection of the transformation taking place in Indian sport, according to a press release.

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