India, July 28 -- The Indian contingent, competing at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, seems to have gathered momentum with athletes delivering strong performances across multiple disciplines. From the weightlifting arena to para powerlifting, India has showcased both consistency and depth in the opening days of the competition. With 122 athletes featuring across 13 sports, expectations were high heading into the Games, and the early returns have justified the optimism.

Weightlifting has once again emerged as India's biggest strength, contributing five of the nation's first six medals. Olympic champion Mirabai Chanu led the way with a historic third consecutive Commonwealth Games title, while Rishikanta Singh, Muthupandi Raja, Gya...