India’s Glasgow 2026 para champions honoured by M3M Foundation and PCI
M3M Foundation and the Paralympic Committee of India felicitated India’s seven para medallists and coaches following a historic Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign. The athletes won seven medals, including three gold, two silver and two bronze, marking India’s best-ever para performance
Hyderabad:In recognition of India’s historic performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, M3M Foundation, in partnership with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), felicitated the country’s medal-winning para athletes and their coaches for their outstanding achievements on the international stage.
The ceremony honoured India’s seven Commonwealth Games para medallists, who delivered the nation’s best-ever performance in para events at the Games by winning seven medals — three gold, two silver and two bronze.
The athletes felicitated included Sharmila Dhankar (Gold – Women’s Shot Put F57), Shilpa Shyla (Bronze – Women’s Shot Put F57), Jhandu Kumar (Bronze – Para Powerlifting), Soman Rana (Gold – Men’s F57 shot put) Shubham Juyal (Silver – Men’s F 57 shot put), Dilip Manadu Gavit (Gold – 100 m T47), Mohammed Basil (Silver – 100 m T 47)
The event also recognised the invaluable contribution of the coaches and support staff whose dedication has played a vital role in India’s growing success in para sports.
Speaking on the occasion, Devendra Jhajharia, President, Paralympic Committee of India, said “Our athletes have once again shown the world what determination, resilience and hard work can achieve. This historic performance is not just a medal tally, it is a testament to years of commitment from our athletes, coaches and the entire support system. I sincerely thank M3M Foundation for recognising our champions and standing firmly with the Paralympic movement. Such partnerships play a crucial role in helping our athletes dream bigger and achieve greater success”.
Dr. Payal Kanodia, Chairperson, Paralympic Committee of India, said “Every medal won in Glasgow is far more than a sporting achievement, it is a testament to extraordinary resilience, unwavering determination, and the indomitable spirit of the human will. Behind every podium finish lies years of relentless discipline, sacrifice, and the steadfast guidance of coaches, families, and support teams who have shaped these remarkable journeys. Today, we celebrate not just victories, but the triumph of courage over adversity. My goal is to build a more inclusive, athlete-centric sporting ecosystem that empowers every para athlete with world-class opportunities, infrastructure, and support to realise their fullest potential. While this success marks a defining moment for India, it is not the destination, it is the beginning of a larger movement to establish our nation as a global powerhouse in para sports, where every athlete, irrespective of ability, is empowered to dream without limits and compete with confidence on the world stage”.
