India, July 28 -- India's Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla secured a dramatic bronze medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after a successful protest by the Indian contingent changed the final standings. Shyla had originally finished outside the medal positions, but the review resulted in Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi losing her valid mark, moving the Indian para-athlete into third place.

The unexpected decision turned disappointment into celebration for Shyla, who was officially upgraded to the bronze medal position after the event concluded. The revised result gave India another medal in para athletics, capping off a remarkable turnaround following the post-event review.

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