Glasgow, Aug. 1 -- Indian athlete Soman Rana expressed immense joy after winning the gold medal in the men's F57 shot put, saying it was an honour to represent India on a major international stage.

Hailing from Gaya, Bihar, and serving in the Indian Army's 28 Gorkha Rifles, he credited the support of his family, the Army, his coach Rakesh Prasad, and SAI Bengaluru for helping him achieve the milestone.

India celebrated a historic day in para athletics at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Saturday as Soman Rana clinched gold and Shubham Juyal claimed silver in the men's F57 shot put final, securing the country's first-ever gold medal and maiden double podium finish in the event.

In an all-Indian battle for the top spot, Soman produced the ...