CWG 2022 LIVE– CWG Day 2 Live– Sanket Mahadev Sargar lifted India to glory as he clinched India’s first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. The 21-year-old topped the snatch attempt by matching his national record of 113kg, following it up with 135 kg in the clean and jerk round. He missed out on the gold medal by just 1 kg, suffering an injury in the clean and jerk round. Follow All Commonwealth Games 2022 LIVE Updates and Scores on InsideSport.IN.
Sanket Sargar wins India’s first medal at CWG 2022
- Sanket Sargar won India’s first medal with a silver medal finish on Saturday.
- The 21-year-old’s march for gold was halted by injury, missing out by just 1kg.
- Sargar hails from Sangli and is from a humble background.
- Struggling for a stable job, the 21-year-old helps out his farmer father in a paan shop.
CWG 2022 LIVE: From working at a paan shop to Commonwealth Silver medallist, all you need to know about National record holder Sanket Mahadev Sargar – Check out
Sanket Sargar bounced back from his agony at the 2021 World Championships to seal a stunning gold in Birmingham in the ongoing Commonwealth Games. The 21-year-old was easily a touch above the rest, leading others by six kgs at the end of the snatch round before sealing the deal in the clean and jerk round.
Despite holding a national record, Sargar is struggling to find a stable job. The 21-year-old helps out in his father’s paan shop and food stall in Sangli, Maharashtra.
Speaking to Economic Times before his medal heroics, Sargar said, “If I can win gold, I am sure recognition will come my way. It is my dream to be able to support my father and show him my gratitude for all that he has done for me.”
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Sanket has already set his eyes on the Paris Olympics in 2024 and is looking to jump up in weight class.
“I want to make it to the 2024 Olympics and will have to move to 61kg. It will be a huge jump and it will take me two years to be fully prepared for it, but I’m determined to get there,” Sargar had said earlier this year.
“Yes I am aware of it (the cash award) but one thing I can tell you is that whatever comes my way my ambition won’t change. I want to get better and win an Olympic medal for my country,” He added.
CWG 2022 LIVE: From working at a paan shop to Commonwealth Silver medallist, all you need to know about National record holder Sanket Mahadev Sargar – Check out
Where was Sanket Mahadev Sargar born?
Sanket Mahadev Sargar was born in Sangli in Maharashtra.
What is Sanket Mahadev Sargar’s weight category at the CWG 2022?
Sanket Mahadev Sargar represents India in 55kg category at the CWG 2022 in weightlifting.
What is Sanket Mahadev Sargar’s best achievement?
Sanket Mahadev Sargar won the silver medal in Men’s 55 kg snatch category at the 2021 Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships with a total lift of 248kg.
What record does Sanket Mahadev Sargar hold in weightlifting?
Sanket Mahadev Sargar holds a national record when he lifted 113kg in the men’s 55kg snatch category
CWG 2022 LIVE: From working at a paan shop to Commonwealth Silver medallist, all you need to know about National record holder Sanket Mahadev Sargar – Check out
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