CWG 2026: Soman Wins Gold; Silver For Shubham In Para Shot Put
Indian para-athlete Soman Rana won gold in the men's F57 shot put at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with teammate Shubham Juyal taking silver. This marks a historic one-two finish for India in the event.
Why it matters
The victory highlights the growing success of Indian para-athletes on the international stage and the personal resilience of Rana, a former soldier.
Former boxer Soman Ranas career took an unexpected turn in December 2006 when he lost a leg in a landmine blast while serving with the Gorkha Rifles along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.IMAGE: Soman Rana won gold in the mens F57 shot put at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday. Photograph: SAI MediaKey PointsSoman Rana clinched gold in the mens F57 para shot put event at the Commonwealth Games.Rana achieved a seasons best throw of 13.40m to secure the top position.Compatriot Shubham Juyal secured silver in the mens F57 para shot put event.India celebrated a historic day in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on Saturday as Soman Rana clinched gold and Shubham Juyal claimed silver in the mens F57 shot put event, securing the countrys first-ever gold medal and maiden double podium finish in the event.In an all-Indian battle for the…
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