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Ahmedabad officially became the host city of the 2030 Commonwealth Games after receiving the Commonwealth Games Flag and Host Baton during the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The handover marked the beginning of preparations for hosting the centenary edition of the Games in 2030. India will host the Commonwealth Games for the second time after previously organising them in New Delhi in 2010, becoming only the second country after Australia to host the event twice. The ceremony also featured a grand Indian cultural showcase highlighting the theme "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," India's sporting achievements, musical collaborations, and performances by renowned artists, symbolising friendship, unity, and the transition of the Games to India.

Asmita Dey created history by becoming the first Indian judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She achieved the milestone by defeating Canada's Heidi Quach in the women's 48 kg final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after a hard-fought Golden Score contest. Before this achievement, India had won only silver and bronze medals in Commonwealth Games judo, with no gold medal. Asmita's remarkable consistency, tactical discipline, and composure throughout the tournament marked a historic breakthrough for Indian judo and inspired a new generation of athletes in the sport.

Lovepreet Singh secured the silver medal in the men's +110kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after finishing with a total lift of 388 kg. He narrowly missed the gold medal by just 1 kg, as New Zealand's David Liti lifted 389 kg to claim the top position. Lovepreet delivered an outstanding performance in the snatch event, setting a new Commonwealth Games record with a 176 kg lift. Despite a strong clean and jerk effort, he was unable to complete the decisive 217 kg lift, finishing second and adding another medal to India's weightlifting tally.

Harsh Singh created history by becoming the first Indian male judoka to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. He achieved this milestone by defeating Australia's Joshua Katz in the men's 60 kg final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The victory marked a major breakthrough for Indian judo and came on the same day that Asmita Dey won India's first-ever women's judo gold. Harsh's success reflects the steady growth of Indian judo, supported by his strong performances in International Judo Federation events and consistent progress on the international stage.

Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur won silver medals for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Gulveer Singh created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000-metre event after clocking 27:49.78 to finish second behind Australia's Ky Robinson. Harjinder Kaur secured the silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event with a combined lift of 227 kg. It was her second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal after winning bronze in Birmingham 2022. Their achievements helped India increase its overall medal tally to 12, reflecting the country's strong performance across multiple sporting disciplines.