The Economic Times

Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal at Glasgow, says 'I feel as if I'm flying'

Jhandu Kumar secured India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He won a bronze in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting final. Kumar achieved this with a successful lift of 190 kilograms. Other Indian para powerlifters narrowly missed podium finishes in their events. This bronze medal opened India's medal tally at the Glasgow Games.