‘Sab jhandu kar diya’: India’s CWG medallist reveals the painful story behind his name

 Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He won bronze in para powerlifting after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. His journey began with polio and taunts over a name born from hardship. Kumar previously worked as an e-rickshaw driver to fund his training. He now aims to break records at future Para Asian Games and Paralympics. Jhandu Kumar secured India’s first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He won bronze in para powerlifting after successful lifts of 181kg and 190kg. His journey began with polio and taunts over a name born from hardship. Kumar previously worked as an e-rickshaw driver to fund his training. He now aims to break records at future Para Asian Games and Paralympics.