connectedtoindia.com·3 min read·medium
Commonwealth Games 2026: Sharmila Dhankar creates history as India bags gold, three silvers
P
Press Trust of India
✦AI Summary
Sharmila Dhankar made history as India's first para-athletics gold medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Indian contingent also secured three silver medals across high jump and weightlifting events.
' . esc_html($caption) . ' '; // Display the caption as } ?> --> Sharmila Dhankar scripted history by becoming India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games para-athletics gold medallist, while high jumper Sarvesh Kushare and weightlifters Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav clinched a silver each, as the country enjoyed a rewarding day in the multi-sport event in Glasgow.
sportsculture
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in