Explainer: शूटिंग-कुश्ती जैसे 9 बड़े खेल नहीं होने के बावजूद भारत ने जीते 39 पदक; क्यों खास है ग्लास्गो अभियान

According to a recent explainer by Amar Ujala, India's performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games is being hailed as one of the nation's most significant sporting achievements. Despite the exclusion of several traditional medal-heavy sports such as shooting and wrestling, the Indian contingent managed to secure 39 medals, finishing in fourth place overall.

The analysis highlights that while the total medal count was lower than in some previous editions of the games, the context of the event makes the result particularly noteworthy. The absence of disciplines where India historically dominates forced the team to diversify its success across other sports, demonstrating a broader development in the country's athletic capabilities.

Sports commentators noted that this campaign serves as a benchmark for India's ability to adapt to changing event programs. By maintaining a high standing in the medal table despite the significant structural changes to the competition, the Indian team has been credited with one of its most resilient and impressive performances in recent years.