"Entire nation proud": Sports Minister Mandaviya hails Sharmila's historic CWG gold in women's shot put F57
Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Her victory, alongside Shilpa Shyla's bronze, marked India's first double podium finish of the games.
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This achievement highlights the growing prominence of Indian para-athletes on the global stage and marks a significant milestone for Indian sports history.
Glasgow [Scotland], July 28 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya congratulated Sharmila Dhankar after the Indian para-athlete created history by winning the women's shot put F57 gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, calling her achievement a landmark moment for Indian para athletics.Sharing a video on X of Sharmila celebrating with fellow Indian para-athlete Shilpa Shyla while waving the national flag following India's first double podium finish of the Glasgow Games, Mandaviya wrote, "HISTORIC GOLD IN GLASGOW! Sharmila wins Gold in Women's Shot Put F57 & creates history at #CWG2026. She becomes India's first-ever Commonwealth Games Gold medallist in Para Athletics.
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