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He later borrowed money from friends to buy an e-rickshaw to earn a livelihood, but those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

His perseverance eventually paid off as he climbed onto the Commonwealth Games podium, giving India an early boost in the para sports programme.<\/p>\n

“I cannot express my happiness. First of all, I will call my parents at home. And Gautam bhaiya, who was my first companion, whom I have practiced with since my childhood,” said Kumar after the podium finish.<\/p>\n

“It is very important for India, the first medal. When I see my flag, I feel very happy. And we have won two such medals in 2025.”<\/p>\n

Pointing to the failed final lift, which would have been a Games record, he said, “What happened was that it (barbell) got stuck in the rack, so I had a little problem with the timing,” he added.<\/p>\n

In the women’s heavyweight final Kasthuri Rajamani failed all her three attempts.<\/p>\n

In the women’s lightweight final, Jaspreet Kaur and Suman Devi failed to win medals.<\/p>\n

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