Knews Desk– Indian para athlete Sharmila Dhankar created history by winning the gold medal in the women’s para shot put F57 event in the 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow. He gave India its second gold medal with a best throw of 9.81 meters. With this, she has become the first Indian para athlete to win gold in this event. But behind this historic victory is such a story of struggle, pain and courage, which made everyone emotional. Born in Chitrauli village of Haryana, Sharmila Dhankar’s childhood was spent in very difficult circumstances. When she was just two years old, her left leg was affected by polio. The family was struggling with financial crisis. His mother was visually impaired and his father was a farmer, but farming did not yield much income in the drought-prone area. Amidst all the difficulties, he faced the challenges of studies and life.
She got married at the age of 18, but married life proved to be extremely painful. She faced dowry harassment and domestic violence. The daily beatings and mental harassment completely broke him. The situation became such that he even considered ending his life. Ultimately she divorced her first husband. After the divorce, Sharmila had the responsibility of raising two daughters. He did many small tasks to secure the future of his children. During this time, at the age of 28, she got married for the second time to Ajit Singh. This proved to be the biggest turning point in his life.
Ajit Singh inspired Sharmila to pursue a career in para athletics. On his advice, Sharmila entered the world of sports and started training under the guidance of former para athlete Tekchand at Rao Tularam Stadium. At the age of 34, she debuted in para athletics and with her hard work she continuously climbed the stairs of success.
Sharmila also participated in the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, but then she missed a medal by finishing fourth. However, he did not give up and continued working hard. The result of the same was seen in Glasgow 2026, where she won the gold medal with a throw of 9.81 meters. This achievement of Sharmila Dhankar is not just a gold medal, but an example of struggle, confidence and never giving up. Overcoming difficulties like polio, poverty, domestic violence and mental stress, he proved that no obstacle is too big in front of strong intentions. Her story has become an inspiration for millions of people today, especially women and disabled players.
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