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New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Soman Rana received a warm welcome at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday morning as the Indian contingent returned home following a successful campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The Indian Army havildar, who created history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s F57 shot put at the Commonwealth Games, said his focus has already shifted to the upcoming Asian Games and the Olympics. tr-sport.click

Speaking after his arrival in Delhi, Soman told ANI, “This medal is not for me but for the country, the army, my state. I am feeling happy. Paralympics are being improved a lot these days, while nobody even knew about it earlier. I am preparing for the Asian Games and Olympics, and I will win a medal for the country there too."

Soman capped a memorable campaign in Glasgow by producing a best throw of 13.40m to clinch gold in the men’s F57 shot put final, while compatriot Shubham Juyal secured silver with an effort of 13.28m, completing India’s first-ever one-two finish in the event at the Commonwealth Games.

The achievement also marked India’s maiden gold medal in the men’s F57 shot put at the Games and further highlighted the country’s growing strength in para athletics.

For the 43-year-old, the triumph was another milestone in an inspiring sporting journey. Once one of India’s leading amateur boxers, Soman’s career took a dramatic turn in December 2006 when he lost a leg in a landmine blast while serving with the Gorkha Rifles along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

During his rehabilitation at the Artificial Limb Centre in Pune, he discovered para athletics before joining the Army Paralympic Node in 2017. Since then, Soman has represented India at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Paralympic Games and built an impressive record that includes a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games and a bronze medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

Both Soman and Shubham have received support under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which has provided financial assistance for international competitions, coaching camps, equipment and training.

India concluded a memorable Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow with 39 medals — 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze — to finish fourth in the overall standings. The contingent matched the fourth-place finish achieved at Birmingham 2022 despite competing in a significantly reduced sports programme, with Ahmedabad now set to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. (ANI)

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India's boxing contingent won seven gold medals and three silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Preeti Pawar, who was the first Indian boxer to step into the ring on the final day, secured the women's 54kg gold medal and set the tone for what turned out to be a historic night for the contingent. The Indian boxer defeated Canada's Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision to hand India their first boxing gold of the Games.

New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Indian pugilists Sachin Siwach and Preeti Pawar have their eyes set on Asian Games gold following their gold medal wins at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

The Indian boxing contingent, which pulled off the country’s best CWG 2026 medal haul with seven gold medals and overall 10 medals, received a warm welcome at the Delhi Airport.

Speaking to ANI, Sachin, who secured a gold medal in the men’s 60 kg final, said that seeing the national flag hoisted after the gold medal win is a “different kind of happiness" and a reason why they all play sport.

“When the national flag is hoisted, there is a different kind of happiness. This is what we play for. I want to bring gold from the Asian Games. I want to tell everyone to keep believing like this and keep encouraging us," said Siwach.

Sachin staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo by a 3-2 split decision in a thrilling men’s 60 kg final.

Also, Preeti has her eyes set on not only the Asian Games this year in Japan taking place from September 19 onwards, but also the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, saying, “Thank you very much to everyone who came here to receive us. Our next target is the Asian Games and the LA 2028 Olympics. We cannot express our happiness on hearing the National Anthem play there. It is something that you can only feel."

The 2022 Asian Games bronze medalist Preeti secured the women’s 54kg gold medal at the CWG 2026 after defeating Canada’s Scarlett Delgado by unanimous decision in the final on Saturday.

The 2026 Games were hosted under a compact format, leading to the removal of major Indian medal-earning events like shooting, hockey, wrestling, and badminton.

India finished fourth in the medals table at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze. India officially began its journey towards hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Amdavad as the Commonwealth Games Flag was ceremonially handed over during a spectacular Closing Ceremony that celebrated the conclusion of Glasgow 2026 and looked ahead to the historic centenary edition of the Games. (ANI)

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