Commonwealth 2026: The story of para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar
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Commonwealth 2026: The story of para-athlete Sharmila Dhankar
Sharmila Dhankar made history at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming India’s first woman para-athlete to win gold in the shot put F57 event.
Bristi Dey
Sharmila Dhankar scripted history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning gold in the women's Shot Put F57 event. Here's her inspiring journey from overcoming adversity to becoming India's first woman para-athlete to achieve the feat.