From polio and an abusive marriage to Commonwealth Games 2026 Gold: How Sharmila Dhankar rewrote her destiny and made history for India
Sharmila Dhankar won India's first para-athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games.
She achieved this historic victory in the women's shot put F57 event.
Her journey involved overcoming polio and a violent marriage to find success.
She began competitive athletics at thirty-four, demonstrating remarkable resilience.
This achievement marks a significant moment for Indian para-athletics.
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