Paralympic Committee of India Honours Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Para Heroes

Rakesh Thapliyal 

New Delhi, 5 August 2026: In recognition of India’s historic performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) felicitated the country’s medal-winning para athletes and coaches for their outstanding achievements on the international stage.

The ceremony honoured India’s seven Commonwealth Games para medallists, who delivered the nation’s best-ever performance in para events at the Games by winning seven medals — three gold, two silver and two bronze. The athletes felicitated included Sharmila Dhankar (Gold – Women’s Shot Put F57), Shilpa Shyla (Bronze – Women’s Shot Put F57), Jhandu Kumar (Bronze – Para Powerlifting), Soman Rana (Gold – Men’s F57 shot put) Shubham Juyal (Silver – Men’s F 57 shot put), Dilip Manadu Gavit (Gold – 100 m T47), Mohammed Basil (Silver – 100 m T 47)

The event also recognised the invaluable contribution of the coaches and support staff whose dedication has played a vital role in India’s growing success in para sports.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Devendra Jhajharia, President, Paralympic Committee of India, said “Our athletes have once again shown the world what determination, resilience and hard work can achieve. This historic performance is not just a medal tally, it is a testament to years of commitment from our athletes, coaches and the entire support system.”

The felicitation ceremony in presense of all winners, PCI officials and dignitaries, the entire para contingent celebrated not only India’s medal-winning performances but also the spirit of resilience and excellence that continues to define the country’s para sports movement.