Birmingham ∙ Commonwealth gold was lost to Sanket Sargar after injuring his right elbow at the last moment of the competition. In the men’s 55kg competition, the bar slipped from Sanket’s hands and backwards while attempting to lift 139kg in the second round of the final round. The player who left the field writhing in pain returned and made another attempt. But did not succeed. When Sanket missed 2 crucial chances, Malaysia’s Muhammad Aneeq who lifted 142 kg won the gold in the last round. The total lifted in Sanket competition was 248 kg. The Malaysian star weighs 249 kg. Sanket was far ahead in the snatch round of the competition.
Sanket later came to receive the medal with his right hand tied.
English Summary: India’s Sanket Sargar Wins Silver In 55kg Category Weightlifting