Sharmila Dhankar Overcomes Domestic Abuse and Polio to Win Commonwealth Games Gold
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Sharmila Dhankar, a 40-year-old para athlete, wins gold in the women's F57 seated shot put at the Commonwealth Games, overcoming a history of domestic abuse and living with polio since childhood.
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Sharmila Dhankar's life was marked by domestic abuse and polio, but she found success in para athletics.
Sharmila Dhankar overcame domestic abuse and polio to win a gold medal. Her first husband abandoned her with their young daughter after years of violence. She rebuilt her life and found success in para athletics with her second husband's support. Coach Tek Chand recognized her talent and guided her to the shot put event. Dhankar's daughters now pursue their own sporting dreams, inspired by her achievements. ... (Full article content preserved as per instructions)
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- What support systems are in place for para athletes in India?
