The 19th Commonwealth Games (CWG), held in New Delhi in 2010, was a milestone event for Indian sports, as it marked India’s best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Games up until that time. India won a total of 38 medals, which included 14 golds, 17 silvers, and 26 bronzes.
However, it seems you’re referring specifically to 12 medals in a particular context, perhaps a particular sport or a segment of the Games. I’ll provide an overview of India’s performance at the 2010 CWG, including the 2 golds, 3 silvers, and 7 bronzes that could be part of your query.
Gold Medal Achievements: India topped several sports, including wrestling, shooting, and badminton, where the country won a large share of its gold medals.
Wrestling and shooting were two of the dominant sports where India earned a significant portion of its gold medals.
Sushil Kumar (Wrestling) – Gold in Freestyle Wrestling.
Vijender Singh (Boxing) – Gold in Boxing.
Gagan Narang (Shooting) – Gold in 10m Air Rifle.
Mary Kom (Boxing) – Gold in Boxing (for India’s first female boxing gold in CWG).
Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa (Badminton) – Gold in Women’s Doubles.
India’s silver and bronze medals came from a variety of events, including wrestling, badminton, boxing, athletics, and table tennis.
Table tennis was another sport where India performed exceptionally well, with players like Achanta Sharath Kamal earning individual recognition.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games were held in New Delhi, and India’s strong performance in these Games represented a significant step forward for the country’s sports development.
It showcased India’s growing sporting capabilities, particularly in wrestling, shooting, badminton, and boxing.
The Games were held in a highly anticipated atmosphere and were also seen as a major opportunity for India to enhance its sporting infrastructure and raise the profile of athletics and other events.
Wrestling: India dominated wrestling with Sushil Kumar winning a gold medal and other wrestlers securing additional golds, silvers, and bronzes.
Shooting: Shooting was another sport where India excelled. Gagan Narang and other shooters brought home several golds, contributing significantly to India’s medal tally.
Badminton: India’s Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa secured a gold medal in the women’s doubles, marking a historic win for Indian badminton at the Games.
Boxing: Indian boxers also made an impact at the 2010 CWG, with Mary Kom winning the gold medal in boxing in the women’s flyweight category.
Sushil Kumar: His victory in wrestling was one of the standout moments of the Games, securing India’s first wrestling gold in 8 years.
Vijender Singh: Another prominent athlete who won gold in boxing, solidifying his reputation as one of India’s top boxing stars.
Mary Kom: Her gold in boxing was a monumental achievement, particularly for Indian women in sports.
Saina Nehwal: Though Saina Nehwal did not win gold, her achievements in badminton contributed to the overall success of India in the Games.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games gave India an opportunity to showcase its sporting talent and infrastructure on the international stage.
India’s performance in the 2010 CWG played a crucial role in inspiring future athletes and motivating a new generation of sports enthusiasts.
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi were a major turning point for Indian sports, with athletes across various disciplines contributing to India’s best-ever performance in the history of the Games. India finished in 2nd place in the medal tally, behind Australia, but ahead of England and other Commonwealth nations, with a total of 38 medals.
India’s strong showing in events like wrestling, shooting, badminton, and boxing was a testament to the progress the country had made in sports.
