New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar expressed immense pride after achieving para-athletics gold at the event, calling it a historic and special moment.

She credited the government's support for motivating athletes, and said she aims to continue representing India, with her immediate focus on winning gold at the upcoming Asian Games scheduled to be held from September 19 to October 4, 2026 and building a successful Paralympic career.

Dhankar produced a season-best throw of 9.81 metres in the women's F57 shot put final to clinch the gold medal, comfortably finishing ahead of Ghana's Zinabu Issah, who took silver with 8.65m. Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi claimed bronze with a throw of 8.19m, while fello...