The Indian Olympic Association, IOA, today expressed happiness at the strong performance of the country's contingent on the opening day of competitions in the Commonwealth Games. It said the medal count will only go up in the coming days.

India, one of the powerhouses of the Commonwealth Games, is being represented by 218 athletes this time. 

The country had won 64 medals (15 gold, 30 silver, 19 bronze) in the 2014 Glasgow CWG.