New Delhi, July 29 -- Some stories write themselves, and Sharmila Dhankar's gritty journey of fortitude and resilience is one of them. The celebration of her rise from the lowest point burnishes her achievement. The 39-year-old from Chhithroli village in Haryana's Mahendragarh district achieved a grand high on a chilly Monday evening at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in the para shot put F57 event, Sharmila hurled the 3kg iron ball the farthest (9.81m) in the field, becoming India's first CWG gold medallist in para athletics. Her season's best effort also made her the first Indian woman to win a para athletics medal at the Games. Compatriot Shilpa Shyla was awarded the bronze (7.26m) following a protest. Nigeria's Eucharia Iyi...