Commonwealth Games: Sharmila wins historic gold in para athletics as India shines with multiple medals
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, India had a highly successful day on July 27, 2026. Sharmila Dhankar made history by winning India's first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event with a season-best throw of 9.81m, ending a 20-year medal drought in para-athletics for India. High jumper Sarvesh Kushare won silver with a 2.25m clearance, becoming the first Indian to medal in the men's high jump at the Games. Weightlifters Valluri Ajaya Babu (men's 79kg) and Gyaneshwari Yadav (women's 53kg) each won silver, while Bindyarani Devi added a bronze in women's 58kg. Boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to quarterfinals. However, sprinter Gurindervir Singh disappointed, and boxer Sumit was eliminated.
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