Glasgow Commonwealth Games Omit Five Popular Sports as India Holds Fourth Place in Medal Tally

Commonwealth Games 2026 – The Glasgow edition will not feature cricket, hockey, badminton, wrestling and table tennis, five sports that have historically been core components of the Commonwealth Games program. Their exclusion, confirmed in the official schedule, reduces the number of athlete participation slots and removes events that draw large regional audiences significantly.

India – In the final medal tally for the 2026 Games, India retained its fourth‑place ranking, securing 39 medals across the contested sports. The count reflects consistent performance despite the absence of several team sports where India traditionally fields strong squads.

Australia – Australia emerged as the top nation on the medal table, earning the highest number of gold medals among all participants. The Australian team’s success was driven by strong showings in swimming, athletics and gymnastics, the core sports retained for the Glasgow program.