Indian athlete wins big medal and wants more gold
Sharmila Dhankar won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Now she is training hard to win more medals at the Asian Games.
Published Aug 7
A great sports win
Sharmila Dhankar won a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. She competed in a sport called shot put, where athletes throw a heavy metal ball as far as they can.
Her inspiring journey
- Sharmila worked very hard to overcome tough challenges to reach the top.
- She won the gold medal in a special event for athletes with physical challenges.
- Her big win made her country very proud.
What she plans to do next
Winning this gold medal is only the beginning for Sharmila. She said this win is just a trailer for what is coming next. She is already practicing for the Asian Games and the Paralympics.
Why this matters
Her story shows that hard work pays off. She inspires many young people in India to chase their dreams no matter how hard things get.