Sharmila Dhankar secured India's first para athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, triumphing in the women's Shot Put F57 event. Her victory marks the end of a 20-year wait for India in para athletics at the Games. This historic achievement contributed to India's growing medal count.
Shilpa Shyla added to the nation's success by claiming a bronze medal in para athletics. Her performance further strengthened India's presence on the medal table. With these additions, India's overall medal tally at CWG 2026 has risen to 10.