Glasgow, Scotland — Ghana’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games has received a major boost after para-athlete Zinabu Issah secured the nation’s first medal of the competition, claiming silver in the Women’s Shot Put F57 final.
Issah produced an outstanding season-best throw of 8.65 metres, delivering one of her finest performances of the year to finish second in a highly competitive field. The silver medal marks an important milestone for Team Ghana and provides an early source of inspiration for the country’s athletes competing in Glasgow.
The achievement is another significant chapter in Issah’s growing career as one of Ghana’s leading para-athletes. Her determination, consistency, and resilience were on full display as she rose to the occasion on one of the biggest stages in international sport.
India’s Sharmila Dhankar claimed the gold medal with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres, while Issah’s impressive effort ensured Ghana celebrated its first podium finish of the Games.
For Ghana, Issah’s silver medal is more than just a podium finish—it is a statement of the country’s growing presence in para-sports. Her success is expected to inspire the rest of Team Ghana as they continue their pursuit of more medals throughout the Games.
As the competition continues, all eyes will be on Ghana’s athletes to build on this encouraging start, with Zinabu Issah’s historic silver already standing as one of the nation’s defining moments at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Result – Women’s Shot Put F57 Final
- 🥇 Gold: Sharmila Dhankar (India) – 9.81m
- 🥈 Silver: Zinabu Issah (Ghana) – 8.65m (Season Best)
- 🥉 Bronze: Shilpa K. Shyla (India) (following the revised final standings)
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