Jhandu Kumar wins para powerlifting bronze for India's first CWG 2026 medal
Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal account at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming bronze in the men's heavyweight Group B event. He lifted 190kg on his second attempt to secure the podium finish. The medal came as India began its campaign at the scaled-down Games, which feature only 10 sports across seven venues in the Scottish city.