Para‑athletes celebrate historic medals at Glasgow 2026

India’s para‑sport contingent returned with a collection of bronze, silver and gold medals.

Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shaila secured a bronze in women’s shot put F57 with a best throw of 7.26 m and announced she will resume training in a month.

Mohammad Basil, silver‑medallist in the men’s 100 m T47, described his rapid rise – starting para‑sport only a year ago – and said he will work on timing after a weather‑affected race.

Gold‑medallist Dileep Mahadu Gavit, who also holds a world record from the 2022 Asian Games, praised his long‑term coaching partnership and expressed joy at adding another gold to his résumé.

Other highlights include gold for Sharma Dhankhad in women’s shot put F57 and gold for Soman Rana in men’s shot put F57, both emphasizing the support from the Paralympic Committee of India and their coaches.