Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on 28 July 2026 congratulated Sarvesh Kushare, Sharmila, and Shilpa Shyla following a landmark day for India at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, where the trio delivered medal-winning performances that bolstered the country's growing tally at the Games.

Sharmila Scripts Para-Athletics History

Sharmila etched her name in Indian sporting history by clinching the gold medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 event with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres. The victory made her the first Indian para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, while also ending India's two-decade wait for a para-athletics medal at the Games — a moment that resonated far beyond the athletics track.

Shilpa Shyla Earns Bronze After Protest Review

Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla added to India's celebrations in the same event, securing the bronze medal following a successful post-event protest and review that overturned Nigeria's Eucharia Iyiazi's previously valid mark. Shilpa's personal-best effort of 7.26 metres was sufficient to move her onto the podium, giving India its first-ever double podium finish in a Commonwealth Games para-athletics event.

Kushare Delivers Silver in Men's High Jump

Sarvesh Kushare rounded off a productive day on the athletics track by claiming the silver medal in the Men's High Jump, further adding to India's medal count at CWG 2026. His consistency and determination across the competition were noted by officials and fans alike.

What the IOA President and PM Said

Taking to social media platform X after India's successful outing, PT Usha wrote: 'A spectacular end to last evening for our #TeamIndia. Proud of the athletes & their efforts. Congratulations to Sarvesh Kushare on his Silver win in High Jump, and Sharmila on her Gold, & Shilpa Shyla on her Bronze in the Women's Shot Put F57 event. A lovely day to build on.'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to X to celebrate the achievements. On Sharmila's gold, he wrote: 'History has been created in Glasgow! Congratulations to Sharmila for a very special Gold in the Women's Shot Put F57 event and also for a season-best throw. This remarkable performance ends a two decade long wait for a Para Athletics Gold at the Commonwealth Games. My best wishes for the endeavours ahead.' Applauding Shilpa, the Prime Minister added: 'A brilliant performance by Shilpa Kanchugarakoppalu Shyla at the Commonwealth Games 2026! Congratulations to Shilpa for having won the Bronze Medal in the Women's Shot Put F57 Final and that too with a personal best throw. This is indeed a remarkable accomplishment.' On Kushare's silver, Modi noted: 'A spectacular Silver for Sarvesh Kushare in Men's High Jump at #CWG2026! His determination and consistency have been noteworthy. Congratulations to him on this outstanding achievement. India is proud of him.'

What This Means for India's CWG 2026 Campaign

The performances on 28 July represent one of India's most celebrated single-day hauls at the Commonwealth Games in para-athletics. Notably, the double podium in the Women's Shot Put F57 is unprecedented in India's Games history. With the campaign continuing, India's athletics contingent will look to build on this momentum in the days ahead.