President Draupadi Murmu Hails India’s First Commonwealth Games Gold in Para‑Athletics

President Draupadi Murmu took to social media to congratulate Sharmila Dhanakhad on her historic gold in the women’s F57 shot‑put at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The President highlighted that Sharmila’s achievement makes her India’s first gold‑medalist in para‑athletics at the Commonwealth Games and called it a milestone that will inspire young sportspersons across the country. Murmu wished Sharmila continued success and many more accolades in her athletic career.