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Jhandu Kumar wins India’s first Commonwealth Games medal in para powerlifting, overcoming adversity to claim heavyweight bronze.
Key highlights
• Historic medal
Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal at the Commonwealth Games with a bronze in men’s heavyweight para powerlifting.
• Overcoming challenges
Kumar battled childhood polio, poverty, and logistical hurdles, including a lack of financial support and mobility, to reach the podium.
• Performance details
He lifted 181kg and 190kg successfully, but failed his final attempt at 196kg, finishing with 130.9 points for third place.
• Path to success
Initially trained in weightlifting for strength, later transitioned to para powerlifting after trying shot put and javelin without success.
• Future aspirations
Kumar expressed pride in winning India’s first medal and hinted at further success, including potential medals in 2025.
Key statistics
130.9
Medal points scored by Jhandu Kumar
181kg and 190kg
Total weight lifted in successful attempts
196kg
Failed final lift attempt
28
Age of Kumar during the Games
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Published 25 July 2026, 06:05 IST
