Sharmila Dhankar Wins Historic Para Athletics Gold in Glasgow

Sharmila Dhankar became India's first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medallist by winning the women's shot put F57 title with a season-best effort of 9.81m on July 27, 2026.

High jumper Sarvesh Kushare secured a silver medal by clearing 2.25m, while weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu added another silver in the 79kg category with a total lift of 330kg.

India's medal tally at the Glasgow Games continues to grow, with boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advancing to the quarterfinals in their respective weight divisions.