Sharmila Dhankar became India’s first-ever para-athletics gold medallist at the Games, winning in women’s shot put F57. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge didn’t hold back, calling her win a moment of national pride. Alongside her, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu, and Gyaneshwari Yadav added silver medals, making Day 5 one of India’s strongest so far. What’s even more impressive? The nation now has 10 medals, including golds from Mirabai Chanu and Dhankar. It’s proof that excellence doesn’t always come from the spotlight; sometimes, it emerges from quiet corners, changing the game without fanfare.