Sanket Mahadev Salgar Weight lifter Life Introduction bio
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India got its first medal in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022.
| Life Introduction | |
| Real Name | Sanket Mahadev Sargar |
| Date of Birth | 16 October, 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Sangali, Maharashtra |
| Popular Name | Weighlifter Sanket Mahadev Sargar |
| University Name | NA Shivaji University, Kolhapur |
| Hobbies | Weight Lifting, Sports |
| Father Occupation | Runs a small Paan shop |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Sargar |
| Profession | Weight Lifter |
Indian weightlifter Sanket Mahadev Sargar won the silver medal in the men’s 55 kg weight category. This is India’s first medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022.
India’s First Medal in Birminghum Commonwealth Games 2022 by Sanket Mahadev Sargar
Indian weightlifter Sanket Mahadev Sargar won the silver medal in the men’s 55 kg weight category.
This is India’s first medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022. The gold medal of this match was won by Mohamed Anik of Malaysia.
Sanket could lift only 248 kilograms as he had got suffered with a minor injury in his third attempt at clean and jerk, due to which he missed out on the gold medal. Sanket lifted 113 kg in snatch and 135 kg in clean and jerk.
Who is Sanket Mahadev Sargar?
Sanket Mahadev Sargar, a resident of Sangli, Maharashtra, won the gold medal with a national record in the Commonwealth Championships held in December last year.
He won gold in snatch by lifting a weight of 113 kg due to which he had qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2022.
21-year-old Sanket Mahadev Sargar was the champion of Khelo India Youth Games 2020 and Khelo India University Games 2020.
Who defeated Sanket Mahadev in Commonwealth Games 2022
Mohamed Anik of Lesia lifted defeated Sanket by pulling a total of 249 kg and made a win over Sanket and also created a new new sporting record in clean and jerk.
Anik lifted 107 kg in snatch and 142 kg in clean and jerk and won the gold medal. Whereas, Dilanka Isuru Kumara of Sri Lanka won the bronze medal by lifting 225 kg.
What Sanket Sargar said after winning the medal?
Sanket, who missed out on winning the gold medal by just one kg, said after winning the silver medal, “I dedicate my medal to the freedom fighters of India, who laid down their lives for the country’s independence.” It feels great to win a medal.
Further he added, “But I am also a little angry because I had to win the gold medal. I got injured in the second attempt, I have a hand injury and I was in a lot of pain during the match. Right now my goal is to recover from a hand injury. After that I will make my next target.”
India’s Record in Commonwealth Games in Weightlifting
India has been the best performer in weightlifting at the 1990, 2002 and 2018 Commonwealth Games and is the second most successful country in the history of Commonwealth Games with 126 medals in weightlifting.
Only Australia (159) has won more medals than India in the weightlifting event of these Commonwealth Games.
In the 2018 Commonwealth Games, India’s weightlifters dominated, winning nine medals including 5 gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where does Sanket Mahadev belong to?
Ans: Sanket Mahadev belongs to Sangal in Maharashtra
Q2: Which medal Sanket won in Commonwealth Games 2022?
Ans: Silver in 55kgs Mens category of Weightlifting
Also watch this video on Sanket Mahadev Sargar(Hindi): https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Al0w-jPC_IY
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