India moves to eighth place in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings after winning six medals on Day 5, bringing its total to 10 medals (2 gold, 5 silver, 3 bronze). Times of India reports that Sharmila Dhankar delivers a landmark result in para-athletics with India’s first gold counted in this update, with additional medals coming through three silver and two bronze performances on the day. NDTV also states that India’s total increases to 10 following the six-medal haul on Day 5, highlighting that the country’s tally continues to improve as the event progresses. In the broader table, Australia remains in first place with 59 medals, followed by England in second with 32 medals and Canada in third with 21. The combined reports describe India’s position and overall count at the end of Day 5, but they do not provide detailed event-by-event breakdowns beyond the para-athletics gold credited to Sharmila Dhankar.