PT Usha hails India's medal run at CWG 2026 so far, credits strong support system
Glasgow, July 30
Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed happiness over India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, highlighting the team's 15-medal tally so far and expecting more success.
India has collected 15 medals so far in Glasgow--three gold, nine silver, and three bronze.
Speaking to ANI, PT Usha praised India's performance at the Commonwealth Games, saying the team's 15-medal haul so far reflects the progress of Indian athletics. She highlighted successes across events and praised both para and able-bodied athletes.
Usha credited the combined efforts of the government, IOA and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for providing better training, exposure and athlete support, calling it a collective "Team India" approach that is driving better results.
"I am so happy that we have won up to this time 15 medals, and more are to come now. Para and other athletes are in one team - Team India. Winning a medal in athletics is so tough, but this time we have won in the long jump; we have won silver, and we have won in the high jump, 10,000 meters, and then shot put, with gold and bronze, and even in 100 meters, where we also won gold and bronze. So it is a very good performance," she said.
PT Usha said India's improved sporting results are due to stronger support systems, with the government, IOA and SAI working together to provide athletes with better training, international exposure, and necessary facilities. She added that this athlete-focused approach will help India win more medals, especially when it hosts the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
"When we host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, we should have more medals. It's not like in my time, you know. Now the government is supporting the players very nicely; whatever the players want, they are providing it, whether international exposure, whatever competition or training they want, or physio or massages. Even the IOA is supporting; the IOA is making its system athlete-centric. Now the government, Indian Olympic Association, and Sports Authority of India (SAI) are all working together. It's one team and one India, Team India. That is why the results come, and this is what we have to do," she said.
India's medallists so far are Mirabai Chanu (gold, weightlifting), Sharmila Dhankar (gold, women's shot put F57), Dilip Mahadu Gavit (gold, men's T47 100m), Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth (silver, men's T47 100m), Murali Sreeshankar (silver, men's long jump), Rishikanta Singh (silver, weightlifting), Muthupandi Raja (silver, weightlifting), Gyaneshwari Yadav (silver, weightlifting), Sarvesh Kushare (silver, men's high jump), Gulveer Singh (silver, men's 10,000m), Harjinder Kaur (silver, weightlifting), Valluri Ajaya Babu (silver, weightlifting), Bindyarani Devi (bronze, weightlifting), Shilpa K. Shyla (bronze, women's shot put F57) and Jhandu Kumar (bronze, para powerlifting).
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive performance! Mirabai Chanu continues to be a star, and the depth in weightlifting is fantastic. But we need to improve in team sports like hockey and badminton to truly compete with top nations. Let's hope the support system she mentioned also focuses on grassroots development for future Games.
Well said, PT Usha! The "Team India" approach is exactly what we need. From her time as an athlete to now leading the IOA, she knows the struggle. The 2030 hosting opportunity will be a game-changer—imagine the infrastructure and investment that will bring! Kudos to all medalists, especially para athletes like Sharmila Dhankar. 🙌
Great progress, but let's be honest—15 medals is still modest compared to top nations. The support system is improving, but we need more focus on coaching quality and sports science. Weightlifting is doing well, but where are our swimmers and boxers? Still, proud of the athletes. Keep pushing! 💪
Absolutely thrilled! Shreeshankar's long jump silver and the 100m gold-bronze double show our sprinting is on the rise. PT Usha is right—the government and SAI are finally listening to athletes. But we need to sustain this momentum beyond CWG and focus on Olympics. The 2030 target is ambitious but achievable with this system. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
A mixed bag—great to see weightlifting dominance, but only 3 golds so far is worrying. The athlete-centric approach is welcome, but
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