Sharmila Dhankar, a woman who was impaired by polio at the age of two and survived the trauma of an abusive marriage, became India's first para-athlete to clinch a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games, winning the women's shot put F57 event here.

CWG: Sharmila wins historic gold in para athletics as India shines with multiple medals

Sharmila Dhankar makes history with India's first para-athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games, leading a medal-rich performance.