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Jhandu Kumar CWG Bronze
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India's Jhandu Kumar won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, marking India's first medal. Overcoming polio and poverty, his inspiring journey from e-rickshaw driver to podium drew nationwide praise, including from PM Modi. A miscommunication reportedly cost him gold.
How it unfolded
3d ago
Jhandu Kumar returns to Delhi to hero's welcome
5d ago
Jhandu shares story of overcoming polio and taunts
5d ago
PM Modi congratulates Jhandu Kumar
5d ago
Coach cites miscommunication for missing gold
6d ago
Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal at CWG 2026
What happened earlier
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Full story →Jhandu Kumar's parents recall his tough journey to CWG bronze medal

Jhandu Kumar won a bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games in para powerlifting.
His parents recalled his struggle with polio and his work as a rickshaw driver.
His mother expressed hope that the win would lead to a government job for Jhandu Kumar.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opens India's medal tally with bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026

Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a bronze in the men's heavyweight category.
Jhandu Kumar lifted 181 kg and 190 kg in his first two attempts in the final, achieving a total of 130.9 points.
Nigeria's Riluwan Idris won gold and Matthew Harding won silver in the men's heavyweight event.
Indian athlete Sudhir finished sixth in the same event after failing to lift 211 kg on his final attempt.
Jhandu Kumar, born in Bihar, transitioned to para powerlifting in 2022 and broke the national record in the men's 72 kg category in 2025.
Earlier · 5d ago
Full story →Jhandu Kumar wins India's first CWG 2026 medal

Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →Jhandu Kumar misses CWG gold due to miscommunication: coach

Earlier · 4d ago
Full story →'Made the entire nation proud': PM Modi reacts as Jhandu wins India's first medal at CWG
Jhandu Kumar won India's first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a bronze in men's para powerlifting heavyweight category.
He achieved a best successful lift of 190kg, earning 130.9 points, and briefly topped the leaderboard.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Jhandu on X, calling his performance a reflection of strength and determination.
Ashok finished fourth in the men's lightweight final with a personal-best lift of 200kg, while Paramjeet Kumar placed seventh with 176kg.
Jaspreet Kaur finished sixth in the women's lightweight category.