Sharmila produced a season-best throw of 9.81m to claim gold in Women's Shot Put F57, ending India's 20-year wait for a para-athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games. She also became the first Indian woman and the country's first para-athletics gold medallist at the Games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Shilpa, meanwhile, added bronze with a personal-best effort of 7.26m after Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi had one of her attempts ruled invalid, promoting the Indian onto the podium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Heartiest congratulations to Sharmila Dhankar on winning the gold medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. By becoming India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medallist in para-athletics, you have achieved a landmark feat. Your achievement will inspire young athletes to excel in their chosen fields. I wish you many more laurels in the years to come,\" the President posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Congratulations to Shilpa K. Shyla for winning the bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your resolve and perseverance are an inspiration to all. My best wishes for your future endeavours,\" she said in an another post.'<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India's athletics campaign also got off to a promising start with Kushare clinching a silver medal in the men's high jump. He cleared 2.25m before three unsuccessful attempts at 2.28m saw him settle for silver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Hearty congratulations to Sarvesh Anil Kushare for clinching the Silver Medal in the Men's High Jump event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. With your excellent performance, you have made India proud. My best wishes to you for many more inspiring feats,\" the President posted on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India's athletics campaign also got off to a promising start with Kushare clinching a silver medal in the men's high jump. He cleared 2.25m before three unsuccessful attempts at 2.28m saw him settle for silver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"India's impressive run in weightlifting continues! Heartiest congratulations to Valluri Ajaya Babu on securing the silver medal in the men's 79kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026. Your determination and exceptional performance have brought immense pride to the nation. Wishing you many more laurels,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n