Commonwealth Games Day 10: India's Boxing Stars Chase Gold, Check Full Schedule

New Delhi: Indian athletes have continued their impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. After securing six medals on Day 9, India's overall medal tally has risen to 23. Attention now shifts to Saturday's events, where the Indian contingent has a strong chance of adding several more medals. The biggest hopes rest on boxing, with 10 Indian boxers set to compete in the finals across different weight categories, each aiming for gold. Indian athletes will also be in action in athletics, para athletics, judo, track cycling, and lawn bowls, offering more opportunities to boost the country's medal count.

Will India create a new history in boxing?

This day is considered very special for the Indian boxing team. A total of 10 boxers of women and men will contest the final matches. In the women's category, Preeti Pawar, Jasmine Lamboria, Sakshi Choudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary and Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain will enter the ring for the gold medal. In the men's category, Jadumani Singh, Sachin Siwach, Ankush Panghal and Narendra Berwal will take India's hopes forward. If most of these players win, India is likely to make a big jump in the medal tally.

Which players will be kept an eye on in athletics?

India will also participate in many medal matches in athletics and para athletics. Indian athletes will field in men's shot put F57, triple jump, pole vault, and 5000-meter race. Women's 10,000-meter race walk and mixed 4x400-meter relay will also be important events for India. Sports experts believe that Indian players have the potential to win medals in many of these competitions.

Will India's medal count increase in judo?

Indian players also have good opportunities in judo. Unnati Sharma, Karanjit Singh Mann, Harsh Tokas and Inunganbi will take to the mat in their respective categories. If they win in the initial round, these players can reach the medal round. The Indian team hopes to get at least one or two medals in judo also.

What will be the stake in track cycling and lawn bowls?

In track cycling, India's sprint and 10 km scratch race athletes will take part in both the qualification and finals. Special attention will be kept on Dinesh Kumar and Harshveer Singh Sekhon. On the other hand, in lawn bowls, the men's pairs team and women's singles players will play their respective important matches. If India reaches the semi-finals, its medal hopes can be strengthened here too.

Will the 10th day prove to be a turning point for India?

Looking at the performance so far, the Indian team is entering the field with full confidence. Especially in boxing, 10 final matches simultaneously have raised the expectations of the country a lot. If boxers perform as expected and medals are also won in athletics, judo and cycling, then India can take a big lead in the medal tally. In such a situation, the 10th day of the Commonwealth Games can prove to be one of the most successful days in the history of Indian sports.