Jhandu Kumar's inspiring journey from driving an e-rickshaw to the Commonwealth podium earned praise from PM Modi after the para powerlifter secured India's first CWG 2026 medal.

'Jhandu Kumar has made the entire nation proud': PM Modi hails India's first CWG 2026 medallist

Jhandu Kumar claimed a podium finish in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting, scoring 130.9 points after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg.

CWG 2026: Jhandu Kumar secures India’s first medal, Karthik Budigina finishes fourth

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'Jhandu Kumar has made the entire nation proud': PM Modi hails India's first CWG 2026 medallist

CWG 2026: Jhandu Kumar secures India’s first medal, Budigina finishes fourth