Commonwealth Games 2026 | From Selling Vegetables To CWG Glory: The Rise of Jhandu Kumar

In a remarkable story of grit, determination, and raw talent, Jhandu Kumar has etched his name in Indian sports history by winning a bronze medal in para powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games. Coming from a humble background in a small village in Bihar, Kumar's journey to the international podium is defined by immense personal sacrifice and unrelenting ambition. Growing up in a family that depended entirely on selling vegetables to earn a living, Kumar was always passionate about fitness and spent hours working out. To support himself, he eventually purchased an e-rickshaw to earn a daily wage. However, his true ambition was to represent his nation at the national level