Jhandu Kumar wins India's first medal of Glasgow 2026 â para powerlifting bronze
Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar won bronze in the men's heavyweight event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 24 July 2026, opening India's medal tally at the Games.
Summary
Competing in Group B, the 28-year-old lifted 181 kg and then 190 kg, scoring 130.9 points; his third attempt at 196 kg failed. Final standings combined Groups A and B on points calculated from body weight and lift. Nigeria's Riluwan Idris won gold with 132.8 points and England's Matthew Harding took silver with 131.0, just 0.1 point ahead of Jhandu.
Key facts
- Event
- Men's heavyweight para powerlifting, Commonwealth Games 2026, Glasgow
- Date
- 24 July 2026
- Best lift
- 190 kg â 130.9 points
- Gold
- Riluwan Idris (Nigeria) â 132.8 points
- Silver
- Matthew Harding (England) â 131.0 points
- Significance
- India's first medal of the 2026 Games
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow?
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Correct answer: B â Jhandu Kumar
Para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar opened India's tally with a men's heavyweight bronze on 24 July 2026.
What was Jhandu Kumar's best successful lift in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event at Glasgow 2026?
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Correct answer: D â 190 kg
He lifted 181 kg, then 190 kg (130.9 points); his 196 kg attempt failed.
In the men's heavyweight para powerlifting event at Glasgow 2026, which athlete won the gold medal?
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Correct answer: C â Riluwan Idris (Nigeria)
Riluwan Idris of Nigeria won gold with 132.8 points; Matthew Harding (131.0) took silver and Jhandu Kumar (130.9) bronze.