The 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG) held in New Delhi, India, were a significant milestone in the country’s sporting history. India not only successfully hosted the event for the first time but also delivered a remarkable performance, showcasing its growing strength in several sports. Here’s a more detailed look at India’s achievements during the 2010 CWG:

India finished in second place in the medal tally for the first time in its history, behind Australia, and ahead of England. The nation won a total of 38 medals in various disciplines.

• Total Medals: 38
  • Gold Medals: 14
  • Silver Medals: 17
  • Bronze Medals: 7

1. Wrestling was one of India’s strongest events at the 2010 CWG. The Indian wrestlers dominated the competition, winning 5 gold medals and several other medals across various weight categories. Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt were among the standout performers, adding to the country’s medal tally.
2. Boxing continued its strong tradition in India, with 5 medals in total, including 3 golds. Vijender Singh and M.C. Mary Kom were among the prominent athletes who contributed to India’s success in this sport.
3. Saina Nehwal won India’s first-ever individual gold medal in badminton at the CWG, defeating Mew Choo Wong of Malaysia in the final. The Indian badminton team performed admirably, bringing home multiple medals in both singles and doubles events.
4. The Indian shooting team performed exceptionally well, winning a total of 7 medals, including 2 golds. This performance highlighted the growth of shooting as a sport in India.
5. Weightlifting also contributed to India’s medal tally, with 5 medals, including 2 golds. K. Sanjita Chanu and Saraswati Saha were among the key performers in this event.
6. Squash was another strong discipline for India at the 2010 CWG. India clinched multiple medals, including gold in the men’s and women’s doubles events.
7. India’s table tennis players, including Achanta Sharath Kamal and Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, contributed to the medal tally with multiple bronze and silver medals.
8. Dipa Karmakar, one of the prominent gymnasts of India, had her breakthrough performance during the CWG. While India didn’t win gold medals in gymnastics, performances in individual apparatus events were highly commendable.

• Saina Nehwal’s Gold in badminton: This win in women’s singles was particularly historic, as it marked India’s first-ever individual gold in badminton at the CWG.
• Vijender Singh’s Gold in boxing: His victory in the middleweight category helped India add another gold to its tally.
• Wrestling Glory: India’s wrestlers, led by Sushil Kumar, clinched 5 golds in wrestling, cementing India’s dominance in the sport.

• First CWG in India: Hosting the event for the first time significantly raised India’s profile on the global sporting stage. The success of the Games gave India a sense of pride and further motivated the nation to invest in sports and infrastructure development.
• Boost to Indian Sports: The medal tally showcased India’s growing strength in a wide range of sports. Wrestling, boxing, badminton, and shooting emerged as particularly strong sports for the nation in future international competitions.
• Increased Infrastructure and Facilities: Hosting the CWG led to a major overhaul of India’s sports infrastructure, including new stadiums and training facilities, which benefitted the Indian athletes in subsequent years.

India’s performance in the 2010 CWG was not just a reflection of sporting excellence but also a celebration of India’s growing potential in international sports. It laid the foundation for greater investments in sports and raised the bar for future generations of Indian athletes.