Sharmila Dhankar, the para shot putter who secured a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, is a native of Haryana. When she was two years old, a lack of proper medical care led to her contracting polio, which caused permanent damage to her left leg. She also overcame the challenges of an abusive marriage. The 40-year-old athlete first competed in the Commonwealth Games in 2022 and previously earned a gold medal at the 2025 Indian Open Para Athletics Championships.

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