CWG 2026: Manpreet Kaur fourth in shot put, Parul fifth in steeplechase
Synopsis
Manpreet Kaur was in bronze position until the very last throw at CWG 2026 — then fouled out. Parul Chaudhary, the Asian Games medallist, faded in the middle laps to finish fifth. Two near-misses on a day when India's para-athletes and Sreeshankar delivered the medals, underscoring just how tight the margins are at the Commonwealth level.
Key Takeaways
Manpreet Kaur finished fourth in the Women's Shot Put final at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 30 July , fouling on her last throw while in bronze position.
Her best legal throw of 17.49m in the fifth round was overtaken by Jamaica's Lloydricia Cameron with 17.87m in the final round.
Canada's Sarah Mitton won gold with a throw of 19.88m , nearly two metres ahead of the field.
Parul Chaudhary clocked 9:26.75 to finish fifth in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase ; Kenya's Faith Cherotich won gold in a Games Record 9:01.76 .
Murali Sreeshankar (silver, Men's Long Jump), Dilip Mahadu Gavit (gold, Men's 100m T47, Games Record), and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi (silver, Men's 100m T47) provided India's medal highlights on the day.
Manpreet Kaur, India's top female shot-putter, narrowly missed a bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow on 30 July, finishing fourth after a last-round foul denied her a podium finish. Parul Chaudhary, the Asian Games medallist, also fell short, ending fifth in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase — a double setback on an otherwise strong evening for India.
Manpreet's Near-Miss in Shot Put
Canada's Sarah Mitton set the tone early, launching a dominant 18.50m on her opening throw to establish a commanding lead. Manpreet opened with 15.92m before improving to a personal-best effort of 17.49m in the fifth round, briefly moving into third place.
However, Jamaica's Lloydricia Cameron upstaged her with a throw of 17.87m on the final round — a mark matched by Nigeria's Jessica Oji. Oji retained the silver on countback, having produced her best throw in the third round. Manpreet's last attempt, which could have leapfrogged both athletes, ended in a foul, sealing her fourth-place finish. Mitton claimed gold by a commanding margin, her best throw measuring 19.88m — nearly two metres clear of the field.
Parul Chaudhary Falls Short in Steeplechase
In the Women's 3000m Steeplechase, Parul Chaudhary clocked 9:26.75 to finish fifth. Kenya's Faith Cherotich won gold in a Games Record time of 9:01.76, while England's Elise Thorner produced a personal best to edge past Uganda's Persuth Chemutai and claim silver with a time of 9:05.45.
Parul ran with the lead group in the early stages but dropped back through the middle laps. She attempted a final-lap surge, but the gap proved too wide to close. This comes amid high expectations for Parul following her strong Asian Games campaign, making the result a notable disappointment.
India's Bright Spots on the Day
Despite the two near-misses, 30 July was broadly positive for the Indian athletics contingent. Murali Sreeshankar claimed silver in the Men's Long Jump, while Dilip Mahadu Gavit delivered a standout performance, winning gold in the Men's 100m T47 in a Games Record time. Compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured silver in the same event, completing a dominant Indian one-two finish in the para-athletics category.
What It Means for India's CWG 2026 Campaign
The contrasting fortunes of Manpreet and Parul highlight the fine margins at the top level of Commonwealth competition. Both athletes remain among India's most decorated track-and-field performers, and their results — while short of medals — do not diminish the overall momentum of India's CWG 2026 campaign. With several events still to conclude, India's medal tally continues to grow.
Point of View
But the mid-race fade suggests either pacing miscalculation or a gap in competitive depth at the very top of the global steeplechase field. The real headline from 30 July, however, belongs to the para-athletes — Gavit's Games Record and the Indian one-two in the T47 100m deserve far more prominence than the near-misses tend to attract.
NationPress
30 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Manpreet Kaur miss the bronze medal at CWG 2026?
Manpreet Kaur missed the bronze medal because she fouled on her final throw while sitting in third place. Jamaica's Lloydricia Cameron had overtaken her with a throw of 17.87m in the last round, and Manpreet's attempt to respond ended in a foul, leaving her in fourth position.
Who won the Women's Shot Put gold at Commonwealth Games 2026?
Canada's Sarah Mitton won the gold medal with a best throw of 19.88m — nearly two metres ahead of the rest of the field. She had established her lead as early as the first round with an opening throw of 18.50m.
How did Parul Chaudhary perform in the Women's 3000m Steeplechase at CWG 2026?
Parul Chaudhary finished fifth with a time of 9:26.75. She ran with the lead group in the early laps but dropped back in the middle stages, and a final-lap surge was not enough to bridge the gap. Kenya's Faith Cherotich won gold in a Games Record time of 9:01.76.
Which Indian athletes won medals at CWG 2026 on 30 July?
Three Indian athletes won medals on 30 July. Murali Sreeshankar claimed silver in the Men's Long Jump. In the Men's 100m T47, Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in a Games Record time, and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi took silver, completing an Indian one-two.
What was India's overall performance at Commonwealth Games 2026 on 30 July?
India had a mixed but largely positive day on 30 July at CWG 2026 in Glasgow. Three medals were won — one gold and two silvers — by Gavit, Sreeshankar, and Basil, while Manpreet Kaur and Parul Chaudhary narrowly missed the podium in their respective events.
