Jhandu Kumar News | India's 1st CWG 2026 Medalist, Who Battled Polio But Kept His Dreams Alive
Para powerlifted Jhandu Kumar delivered India's first official medal of Commonwealth Games 2026, as he clinched bronze in the men's heavyweight category on Friday (local
Para powerlifted Jhandu Kumar delivered India's first official medal of Commonwealth Games 2026, as he clinched bronze in the men's heavyweight category on Friday (local time). Weighing 72.4 kg, Jhandu lifted 190kg on his second attempt, and narrowly failed to lift 196kg on his third go. Jhandu was in the lead for a long time, but ultimately finished third, claiming bronze.
The son of a vegetable vendor, Jhandu was affected by polio since birth. Here's more on his inspiring rise to the top of his sport. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world.
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