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Sharmila Dhankar Clinches Historic Commonwealth Para-Athletics Gold
Haryana-based para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar claimed the gold medal in the women's shot put F57 classification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Her winning throw registered a season-best distance of 9.81 metres, making her the first Indian para-athlete to win a CWG gold in athletics.
Fellow Indian athlete Shilpa Shyla secured the bronze medal with a 7.26-metre throw, sealing a double podium finish for India.
The F57 category in para-athletics is designated for field event athletes competing from a seated position due to severe lower limb impairments.
Her winning throw registered a season-best distance of 9.81 metres, making her the first Indian para-athlete to win a CWG gold in athletics.
Fellow Indian athlete Shilpa Shyla secured the bronze medal with a 7.26-metre throw, sealing a double podium finish for India.
The F57 category in para-athletics is designated for field event athletes competing from a seated position due to severe lower limb impairments.
Key Facts / Static GK
In Para-athletics event codes, 'F' denotes Field events, while the accompanying double-digit code specifies the functional classification level.
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