CWG 2022: Full list of Indian medal winners after Day 7
Commonwealth Games is currently being held in Birmingham, England. Seven days of live action have been completed.
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Sudhir Wins Gold In Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting: Here's How The World Reacted
India's para powerlifter Sudhir scripted a Commonwealth Games record to win a gold medal in the men's heavyweight final. After lifting 208 kg in his first attempt, Sudhir went on to take the lead with a 212 kg in his second attempt. Despite failing to attempt 217 kg in his third and final attempt, Sudhir managed to win the gold medal, and also scripted a Games record with his total points of 134.5. This was India's seventh gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Games. People from all walks of life took to Twitter and praised the Sudhir on winning the gold medal.
Watch: How India's Sudhir Won Gold Medal In Men's Heavyweight Para Powerlifting At CWG
India's Sudhir won a historic gold medal in the men's heavyweight para powerlifting at the ongoing Commonwealth Games on Thursday. He lifted 208kg in his first attempt and then went into the lead with his second lift of 212kg. In the third and last attempt, he failed to lift 217kg but clinched India's seventh gold medal at the ongoing Games. Not only that, Sudhir also scripted a Commonwealth Games record with his total points of 134.5. The 27-year-old, who had won a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games, has an impairment due to the effects of polio.
Warrington weightlifter Andrew Griffiths reveals the key chink in his armour after Commonwealth Games exit
Weightlifter Andrew Griffiths came away from the Commonwealth Games under no illusion as to the chink in his armour.
"We Look Up To Mirabai For Inspiration": Pakistani Weightlifter Who Won Gold At CWG 2022
As soon as Nooh Dastagir Butt won Pakistan's first gold medal at this edition of the Commonwealth Games, one of the first persons to lend a congratulatory hand was none other than Indian superstar Mirabai Chanu. As an Olympic medallist, Chanu has catapulted herself to superstardom and is not only an icon in India but also for weightlifters from the neighbouring nation. "It was such a proud moment for me when she congratulated me and praised my performance," Butt told PTI after winning the gold in the men's 109+kg category with a record lift of 405 kg.
Commonwealth Games day seven: World champion Jake Wightman in the 1500m
After Emily Campbell roared to weightlifting glory on Wednesday, the A-listers keep coming at the Commonwealth Games with newly-crowned world champion Jake Wightman set to return to the track.
"Golden Trio": Mirabai Chanu's Pic With CWG Medallists Jeremy Lalrinnunga, Achinta Sheuli Goes Viral
The weightlifting Indian contingent has brought the most number of medals in the ongoing Commonwealth Games. The first medal for the country was brought home by Sanket Sargar as he won a silver medal and then Mirabai Chanu ended up winning a gold on the same day. Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli also ended up winning gold medal, to bring joy to the entire nation.
CWG 2022: Full list of Indian medal winners so far
Commonwealth Games is currently being held in Birmingham, England. Six days of live action have been completed, with four days still to go.