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"People laughed at my name," says India's CWG 2026 medallist Jhandu...

Friends of his father mocked the family, saying, "Aap ka beta sab jhandu kar diya, sab paisa khatam kar diya (Your son...

The Bridge Desk25 July 2026 10:46 PM IST

CWG 2026: Jhandu Kumar, ex-vegetable vendor and e-rickshaw driver,...

Jhandu Kumar opened India's medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning a bronze medal with a 190kg lift.

Abhijit Nair25 July 2026 11:56 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar wins Para Powerlifting bronze to...

He clinched a bronze medal in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting category with a best lift of 190kg and 130.9...

The Bridge Desk25 July 2026 1:47 AM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: Jhandu Kumar wins bronze; Ashok finishes...

Jhandu ended India's wait for a medal with a bronze in the last event of the day in the men's heavyweight para...

The Bridge Desk24 July 2026 7:21 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 : All you need to know about Kasthuri Rajamani

Affected by polio in childhood, Kasthuri Rajamani found para powerlifting at the age of 34.

Joanna Dnold24 July 2026 7:07 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: All you need to know about Parmjeet Kumar

The 34-year-old Para Powerlifter will be looking to bounce back after his heartbreaking performance at the 2022...

The Bridge Desk23 July 2026 6:00 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: All you need to know about Jhandu Kumar

To support his ambitions, Jhandu worked alongside his father selling vegetables and later drove an e-rickshaw during the...

The Bridge Desk23 July 2026 5:35 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026: All you need to know about Ashok Malik

After battling a devastating arm injury that nearly ended his career, Ashok fought his way back to the international...

The Bridge Desk23 July 2026 4:55 PM IST

Commonwealth Games 2026 : All you need to know about Sudhir

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be Sudhir's first major multi-sport event since completing his suspension.

Joanna Dnold23 July 2026 4:08 PM IST

World Para Powerlifting C'ships 2025: Veteran Joby Mathew clinches...

Veteran lifter overcomes early setback to lift 152kg in the 65kg legend category, marking his second World Championship...

The Bridge Desk14 Oct 2025 7:13 PM IST

Powerlifter Adarsh Bharath smashes equipped deadlift world record

Indian impresses with 276kg deadlift in Japan.

Ritu Sejwal13 July 2025 2:53 PM IST

India starts strong with four medals at Para Powerlifting World Cup

Veteran para powerlifter Joby Mathew delivered a remarkable performance in the masters division

Bikash Chand Katoch23 Jun 2025 1:36 PM IST

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