Which of the following pairs of "medal – player" is correct regarding performance of India in 2022 Commonwealth Games?

I. Sanket Sargar – Bronze

II. Mirabai Chanu – Gold

The correct answer is Only II.
Key Points

• Mirabai Chanu and Sanket Sargar both are related to the weightlifting sport.
• In Commonwealth Games 2022 Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold medal in weightlifting.
• Mirabai Chanu won gold in the women’s 49- kilogram event.
• Sanket Sargar has clinched a silver medal in the men’s 55 kg category.

Important Points

• Birmingham City has been chosen to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
  • The 2022 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXII Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Birmingham 2022.
  • It is an; international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that is scheduled to be held in Birmingham, England. 
  • This is to be the third time England has hosted the Games after London in 1934 and Manchester in 2002.
  • The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, England from 28 July to 8 August 2022.
  • India finished fourth in the medals tally with 61 medals comprising 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze in the event.
  • India bagged a total of 12 medals in wrestling, the most in any sport in the 2022 Games.
  • Australia won the most medals 178 with 67 gold medals
  • 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Victoria, Australia.