Glasgow: From the very beginning, Australia showed why it is the biggest contender in the big tournament. From swimming pool to track, Australian players are making waves everywhere. On this basis, he is sitting at the top of the medal table. Here India has also opened an account. So far 4 medals have arrived, 1 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. With this India has reached eighth position. The games have just started, so Indian players have plenty of opportunities to move up their rankings.
Has Australia consolidated the early lead?
Australia’s performance in the first few days of the Commonwealth Games has been the most balanced. Its players have taken lead over other countries by winning gold medals in different events. Especially in the swimming pool, Australian swimmers showed dominance as expected. This is the reason why the team has gone ahead of other countries in the medal table. England and host Scotland are also winning medals continuously, but at present Australia remains ahead of them.
Is India’s campaign now gaining momentum?
India has won four medals in the preliminary matches. These include one gold, two silver and one bronze. These successes have boosted the morale of the Indian team. Winning medals in the initial days is also considered important because it increases the confidence of the players and has a positive impact on the players participating in other competitions. On the basis of this performance, India has currently reached eighth place in the medal table.
Has weightlifting become India’s strength again?
This time too weightlifting did not disappoint. Mirabai Chanu won gold with her experience and gave India its first great happiness. Men also added 2 silvers. India also got 1 bronze in para powerlifting. These results once again proved that weightlifting is India’s most promising sport in the Commonwealth.
Will the next few days prove to be decisive for India?
The real challenge of the Indian team is about to begin now. There are still many events left like boxing, wrestling, badminton, table tennis and athletics, in which India is traditionally considered strong. If players perform as expected in these games, India’s medal count can increase rapidly. Sports experts also believe that the next few days are going to be very important for the Indian team.
Is a big upset yet to come in the medal tally?
Many final matches are being played every day in the Commonwealth Games. In such a situation, the medal table is constantly changing. Australia is definitely in a strong position at the moment, but the competition is still long. Countries like England, Canada, Scotland and India have ample opportunities to improve their position. This is why the current ranking cannot be considered the final picture. Many new records will be made in the coming days and a big change can be seen in the medal table as well.
