India has been one of the most successful nations in Commonwealth Games history, with consistently delivering standout performances across disciplines like wrestling, shooting, weightlifting, boxing, badminton and athletics. Over the decades, the country has produced several memorable campaigns that have showcased its growing sporting strength on the global stage.
From record-breaking medal hauls to historic performances, these editions of the Commonwealth Games remain special for Indian sports fans. We take a look at some of the most memorable campaigns India have had in the past in this tournament. Here are India's five most memorable campaigns at the Commonwealth Games.
India’s Most Memorable Campaigns at Commonwealth Games
India has enjoyed several memorable campaigns at the Commonwealth Games, with each edition producing defining moments and record-breaking achievements. From the historic 101-medal haul on home soil in Delhi back in 2010 to remarkable overseas performances in Manchester, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Birmingham, these campaigns played a key role in establishing India as one of the leading sporting nations when it comes to Commonwealth Games.
Delhi 2010- 101 Medals
India hosted the Commonwealth Games for the first time in 2010 and produced their greatest-ever campaign by winning 101 medals, including 38 golds, 27 silvers and 36 bronzes. The hosts finished second in the medal standings, with shooters, wrestlers, boxers, weightlifters and athletes delivering exceptional performances to make it India's finest CWG outing.
Manchester 2002- 69 Medals
India announced itself as a genuine Commonwealth sporting power by winning 69 medals, including 30 golds, in Manchester. It exceeded all the expectations back in 2002 and was the country's best-ever overseas performance at the time, with shooting, weightlifting and wrestling contributing significantly to the medal tally.
Gold Coast 2018- 66 Medals
India enjoyed an outstanding Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast back in 2018. They finished with 66 medals, including 26 golds, to finish third overall. Weightlifters made an explosive start to the campaign, while stars like Neeraj Chopra, Saina Nehwal, Manika Batra and the wrestling contingent helped India register one of its best overseas performances.
Birmingham 2022- 61 Medals
Despite the absence of shooting, traditionally one of India's strongest sports, the Indian contingent won 61 medals, including 22 golds. The campaign was highlighted by India's historic first-ever lawn bowls gold, along with memorable performances in athletics, wrestling, boxing, badminton and table tennis. India also managed to win a silver medal in Women's cricket making it a successful and memorable campaign.
Melbourne 2006- 50 Medals
India built on its Manchester success by winning 50 medals, including 22 golds, in Melbourne Commonwealth Games in 2006. The campaign underlined India's consistency across multiple sports and further established India as one of the Commonwealth Games leading medal-winning nations. It was a memorable campaign which inspired the next generation of athletes.
