commonwealth games 2022, Commonwealth Games 2022: Five Indian medal contenders in Birmingham cwg

The 22nd Commonwealth Games begin on Thursday in Birmingham. India, one of the powerhouses at the Games, has consistently finished in one of the top four positions. This time India is entering the Commonwealth Games with more than 200 members. India’s target this time will be one of the top three positions. India suffered a setback when men’s javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who was a firm medal hope, withdrew from the Games due to injury. However, they are optimistic that some solid medal hopes will not be lost. Let’s take a look at five players who are India’s sure medal hopes this time at the Commonwealth Games.

1. PV Sindhu

Women’s badminton superstar PV Sindhu competes in women’s singles and mixed team. Fans are hoping that the star will win two gold medals. Sindhu won silver in singles and gold in mixed team at the last Commonwealth Games.

2. Meerabai Chanu

Twenty-seven-year-old Meerabai Chanu is India’s gold medal hope in women’s weightlifting. The actor is competing in the 49 kg category. He won a silver medal in the last Commonwealth Games.
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3. Bajrang Punia

Bajrang Poonia is India’s medal hope in wrestling. The actor is competing in the 65 kg freestyle category. He won a gold medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

4. Manika Batra

It is expected that gold medal will come to India through Manika Batra in table tennis. The 27-year-old star competes in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. In the last Commonwealth Games, he won gold in singles, silver in doubles and bronze in mixed doubles.
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5. Lovelina Borgohain

Lovelina Borgohain is India’s medal hope in women’s boxing. Lovelina is now competing in the 69 kg (Welterweight) category. He is a bronze medalist in Tokyo Olympics.