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Gold medal won by Sharmila Dhankar in women's shot put F57 at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

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Shot put is a sport where competitors throw a heavy ball far.

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F57 classification groups athletes with certain physical impairments.

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Future goals include the Asian Games and the Paralympic Games.

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Summary

Shot put involves throwing a heavy metal ball as far as possible.

The F57 classification is for athletes with physical impairments who compete in a seated position.

She aims to represent her country at the upcoming Asian Games and the Paralympic Games.

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New Words to Learn

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shot put
a track‑and‑field event where a heavy ball is thrown as far as possible
F57 classification
a category for athletes with leg impairments who throw from a seated position
Paralympic Games
an international sports competition for athletes with disabilities
Commonwealth Games
a multi‑nation sports festival among countries with shared history
gold medal
the top award given to the first‑place winner
athlete
a person who trains and competes in sports
impairments
physical differences that affect how a person moves
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