Pushpa niranjan prasad

Shot Put F57: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday felicitated Karnataka para-athlete Shilpa K. Shaila for winning the bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event with a throw of 7.26 metres at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing her achievement as a proud moment for both the state and the nation.

Shilpa, a resident of K.R. Nagar in Mysuru district, which falls under Kumaraswamy's Lok Sabha constituency, was praised for her inspiring journey of overcoming personal adversity to achieve success in international para sports.

"Shilpa's journey from overcoming immense personal adversity to bringing laurels to the nation is a testament to her unwavering determination, perseverance and indomitable spirit," Kumaraswamy said.