Glasgow, July 28 -- Sharmila Dhankar etched her name into the record books by becoming India's first para athletics gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games, while compatriot Shilpa K Shyla claimed bronze in the women's shot put F57 as the country's para athletes delivered a memorable performance here on Monday.
Dhankar unleashed a season-best throw of 9.81m to capture the gold medal, ending India's two-decade wait for a para athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games. The triumph also made her the first Indian woman to win a para athletics gold at the quadrennial event, marking a landmark moment for Indian disability sport.
India's celebrations continued with Shilpa producing a personal-best throw of 7.26m to secure the bronze medal. The ...