CWG: Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal; day 2 brings mixed results in Glasgow
India's performance at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is summarized, highlighting Jhandu Kumar's bronze medal in para powerlifting. The report also covers near-misses in swimming and boxing, noting the mixed results for the Indian contingent.
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It provides a status update on national athletic representation at a major international sporting event.
India ended Day 2 of the Commonwealth Games with one medal and several encouraging performances across para powerlifting, swimming, boxing and lawn bowls, as athletes continued to progress in their respective events.Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medalJhandu Kumar opened India's medal account by winning bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event.The 28-year-old, who overcame polio, financial hardship and years of doing odd jobs before reaching the international stage, scored 130.9 points after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. He could not complete his final attempt of 196kg.The other Indian in the event, Sudhir, finished sixth with 114.1 points.Nigeria's Idris Riluwan won gold with 132.8 points, while Matthew Harding claimed silver with 131 points.Ashok Malik finishes fourthIndia narrowly missed another medal in the men's lightweight para powerlifting event.Ashok Malik finished fourth with 143.8 points, missing out on a podium finish.England's Mark Swan won gold with 153.9 points.
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