India produced a memorable one-two finish in the men’s F57 para shot put at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Soman Rana clinching the gold medal and compatriot Shubham Juyal securing silver. Rana delivered the winning performance in a strong field, registering his best throw of 14.37 metres. His effort was enough to put him at the top of the standings and add another gold medal to India’s growing Commonwealth Games tally.
Juyal also impressed with a consistent performance, finishing second and completing an all-Indian podium in the event. His silver ensured that India took both the top two positions in a competition that showcased the country’s growing strength in para athletics.
Rana’s victory was particularly significant as it highlighted the progress being made by Indian para-athletes on the international stage. The thrower maintained his composure throughout the competition and produced the decisive effort when it mattered most.
Juyal’s performance further strengthened India’s medal haul and underlined the depth of talent available in the country’s para-athletics programme. The two athletes’ performances also offered a significant boost to India’s campaign at the Games.
The F57 classification is part of para athletics and is intended for athletes with specific physical impairments who compete in seated throwing events. Shot put requires athletes to combine strength, balance and technique to generate maximum distance while maintaining control within the throwing area.
The all-Indian finish provided a notable highlight for India’s para-sport contingent at the Commonwealth Games. With Rana taking the top spot and Juyal following closely behind, the event demonstrated the competitiveness of India’s athletes and the increasing prominence of para sports in the country. The gold and silver medals also add to India’s strong showing at the Games, where athletes across disciplines have continued to compete for podium finishes.
