New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India's para shot putter Sonam Rana etched his name in history books on Saturday as the 43-year-old became the country's first-ever gold medal winner in the men's F57 event at the Commonwealth Games (CWG). His compatriot Shubham Juyal had to settle for silver as the duo recorded India's first-ever double podium finish in men's shot put F57 event at CWG.

An Asian Para Games silver medallist in 2022, Rana hurled the globe for a season's best 13.40m to stand on top of the podium. Compatriot Juyal threw the globe for a season's best 13.28m to pocket the second prize. Cameron's Cedric Azamdzi (12.57m) took home the bronze.

This capped India's best-ever para-sports show at the Commonwealth Games. in history. In the proces...