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Sharmila Dhankar Makes History with Historic Gold
28 Jul
Summary
- Sharmila Dhankar won India's first para-athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games.
- Sarvesh Kushare secured silver in men's high jump, a first for India.
- Weightlifters Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav also clinched silver medals.
Sharmila Dhankar etched her name in history by securing India's first-ever gold medal in para-athletics at the Commonwealth Games. Her winning throw of 9.81m in the women's shot put F57 event concluded India's 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal.
Further bolstering India's medal tally, national record holder Sarvesh Kushare achieved a historic silver in the men's high jump, clearing 2.25m. Weightlifters also showcased their dominance, with Valluri Ajaya Babu winning silver in the men's 79kg category and Gyaneshwari Yadav securing silver in the women's 53kg event. These achievements highlight India's growing prowess in para-sports and weightlifting.
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