Jhandu Kumar secured India's first Commonwealth Games medal in para powerlifting. He won a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight category with a total of 130.9 points. Kumar overcame polio and taunts to achieve this significant sporting accomplishment. He previously drove an e-rickshaw to finance his diet and supplements for training. His journey continues with aspirations for the Para Asian Games and Paralympics.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight category in the para powerlifting event.

NEW DELHI: For years, Jhandu Kumar's days began at a vegetable market and ended in a gym. When life became tougher during the COVID-19 pandemic, he swapped the market for an…

The heavyweight para powerlifter opened India’s medal count with a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games