New Delhi, July 28 -- Indian para athlete Sharmila Dhankar claimed gold in the Women's Shot Put F57 final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres. The victory ends India's 20-year wait for a Para Athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games. She becomes the first Indian to win gold in Para Athletics at the CWG and the first Indian woman to secure a Para Athletics medal at the Games.

Competing at Scotstoun Stadium on Monday evening, Sharmila delivered a composed performance that put her clear of the field and added another gold to India's growing tally.

Fellow Indian Shilpa K Shyla also competed in the same final, adding depth to India's presence in the event. The field included strong contenders from ...