India opened its medal tally at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games as Jhandu Kumar secured a bronze medal in the Men’s Heavyweight Para Powerlifting event with an impressive best lift of 190kg. The para athlete earned 130.9 points to finish on the podium, marking India’s first medal of the Games. Jhandu’s determined performance has been widely celebrated by the Indian sporting fraternity, with congratulatory messages pouring in from officials and fans. The achievement provides a strong start to India’s campaign in Glasgow and reflects the country’s growing strength in para powerlifting on the international stage. As the Games continue, India will look to build on this early success and add more medals across multiple disciplines.
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