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Jhandu Kumar Wins Bronze in Para Powerlifting at Commonwealth Games
Jhandu Kumar is a para powerlifter who won a bronze medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
He lifted 190kg to secure the medal, which is India's first in para powerlifting at these games.
Jhandu faced many challenges growing up, including polio and financial struggles.
His family supported him by driving a rickshaw and selling biscuits.
His parents hope that the government will reward him with a job for his hard work and achievement.
Jhandu Kumar won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
He lifted 190kg on his second attempt to secure the medal.
Jhandu's family faced financial struggles and hardships, including driving a rickshaw and selling biscuits to support him.
His parents hope the government will recognize his achievement with a job offer.
Jhandu's effort earned him 130.9 points under the bodyweight coefficient system.
- Who
- Jhandu Kumar
- What
- Won bronze in men's heavyweight para powerlifting
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- When
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
- Why
- Years of hard work and determination despite financial struggles and polio
Family's Struggles and Sacrifices
Government Recognition and Support
Family's Hardships
Family's Struggles and Sacrifices
Jhandu's family faced financial struggles and hardships, including driving a rickshaw and selling biscuits to support him.
Government Recognition and Support
The family hopes the government will recognize Jhandu's achievement with a job offer.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Jhandu Kumar
- Event
- Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting
- Medal
- Bronze
- Weight Lifted
- 190kg
- Points
- 130.9
- Location
- Glasgow Commonwealth Games
- Parents
- Ramanand Paswan and Kamala Devi
- Polio Affliction
- 1990
Quotes
Ramanand Paswan
Father of Jhandu Kumar
“"My son drove an electric rickshaw. We sold whatever we could, even potatoes, to support him. People used to tease him, but he always told me, 'Wait and watch, Mother, I will prove myself.' He joined a gym and we stood by him. I am very happy today and only want a good job for him from the government"”
rediff.com
“"He contracted polio in 1990. We took him to Lucknow and Kolkata, but he did not get proper treatment. He later received treatment in Bihar. He worked, drove a rickshaw and sold biscuits. We still live in a rented house. It feels wonderful after his win"”
rediff.com
Sources
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