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CWG 2026: ‘My Mother Is Blind, Supported Me Despite Criticism All Over,’ Says Sharmila After Historic Gold
Sharmila Dhankar: India's Sharmila Dhankar dedicated her historic Commonwealth Games gold medal to her visually impaired mother after producing a season-best throw of 9.81m to win the women's shot put F57 title, becoming the country's first-ever para-athletics gold medallist at the Games.
Her victory not only ended India's 20-year wait for a Commonwealth Games para-athletics medal but also spearheaded a landmark double podium finish alongside compatriot Shilpa Shyla, who claimed bronze following a successful post-event protest and review.
While the achievement will be remembered as a watershed moment for Indian para-athletics, Sharmila said her thoughts immediately turned to the person who stood by her throughout her journey.
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