Australia leads early Commonwealth Games 2026 medal standings in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:22 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has commenced with Team England claiming the first gold through Mark Swan in men’s para powerlifting. However, Australia has taken an early lead in the medal standings, accumulating six golds among 13 total medals. As the event unfolds, 74 nations are competing across a 10-sport program, including athletics and swimming, after relocation from Victoria, Australia, due to hosting costs. Current standings show Nigeria, Scotland, and England following behind Australia in total medals.
- •Team England won the first gold medal in para powerlifting.
- •Australia currently has 6 golds and 13 total medals.
- •74 nations are competing over 10 sports in Glasgow.
- •The Games were relocated from Victoria, Australia.
- •Current standings also include Nigeria and Scotland among the top performers.
- 3:22 PMYahoo Sports — Commonwealth Games 2026 medal table: Standings as Australia dominate in Glasgow
"Team England won the first gold of the Games but since then, Australia have been sweeping up the medals in Glasgow
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