President Draupadi Murmu congratulates Sanket Sargar after he wins silver medal in the Commonwealth Games

Newly elected President Draupadi Murmu congratulated and appreciated Sanket Sargar for his best efforts in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022, on Saturday (30th July)

“Congratulations to Sanket Sargar for winning the silver medal in Weightlifting at Commonwealth Games. Your immense hard work has brought success to you and glory to India. My best wishes as India opens its medal tally,” tweeted President of India.

Congratulations to Sanket Sargar for winning the silver medal in Weightlifting at #CommonwealthGames. Your immense hard work has brought success to you and glory to India. My best wishes as India opens its medal tally.

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 30, 2022

At the Commonwealth Games 2022, Sanket Mahadev Sargar of India won a silver medal in the 55 kg weight division with a total weight of 248 kg. This is India’s first medal at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The 21-year-old was poised to win the gold, but two unsuccessful attempts ended his chances. He placed second after lifting a total of 248kg (113kg, 135kg).

Weightlifter Mohamad Aniq from Malaysia won the gold by lifting 249 kg (107kg 142kg). Dilanka Isuru Kumara of Sri Lanka lifted 225 kg (105 kg, 120 kg), winning the bronze.