New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- India's Soman Rana created history as the former Gorkha Rifles Army man became the first Indian to win Commonwealth Games (CWG) gold medal in men's para shot put F57 event. Soman produced a best throw of 13.40m to edge out compatriot Shubham Juyal, who finished close behind with an effort of 13.28m in Glasgow on Saturday.

In the process, India also completed a first double-podium finish in the event at the Commonwealth Games, as the country finished with seven medals - their best ever in para sports in the competition. India finished with seven medals at para sports at CWG 2026 - 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze.

Shot put wasn't what Soman started with. An Indian Army havildar, he was once among the country's finest am...