Sharmila Dhankar won gold in the women’s F57 shot put at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July 2026 with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres; the result ended India’s 20-year gap for a para athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games (previous para athletics medal in 2006).
Event and Result
- Athlete: Sharmila Dhankar — gold, women’s F57 shot put; throw 9.81 m (season-best); 27 July 2026; Glasgow.
- Podium outcome: Shilpa K Shyla awarded bronze after an official review led to the disqualification of Nigeria’s Eucharia Iyiazi.
- Notable first: First Indian double podium in a para athletics event at the Commonwealth Games.
F57 Classification
- Impairment profile: F57 covers athletes with lower limb impairment, limb deficiency or reduced muscle power.
- Competition mode: Field throwing class; athletes commonly use a seated throwing frame for shot put, discus and javelin.
- Regulation: Classification and technical rules are governed by World Para Athletics.
Historic and Procedural Context
- 20-year gap: India’s previous para athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games dated to 2006.
- Results integrity: Medal reallocation can follow officiating reviews and subsequent disqualifications.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Para athletics scope: Encompasses track and field events for athletes with physical impairments; events are class-specific for fair competition.
- Scoring: Throws are measured in metres; the best valid attempt determines final ranking.