India's Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold in the women's shot put F57 at the Commonwealth Games with a season-best 9.81m, becoming the country's first-ever para-athletics gold medallist. She dedicated the victory to her visually impaired mother. India also secured bronze through Shilpa Shyla, marking a landmark double podium finish in Glasgow.
Glasgow: 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.
“I will dedicate this medal to my mother. My mother is blind, and despite criticism from all round, she has been supporting me ever since I was a kid. I am very happy that I have fulfilled my mother's dream,” Sharmila told IANS.
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