Sanket Mahadev Sargar won silver medal in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games
Sanket Mahadev Sargar won India's first silver medal in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The 21-year-old weightlifter, who hails from Sangli, Maharashtra, created history in the 55 kg weight category.
Jul 30, 2022, 16:20 PM IST
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Opening ceremony of 22nd edition, in pics
The 22nd Commonwealth Games kicked off in spectacular fashion with a stunning opening ceremony at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday (July 28). Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, the Queen's baton did not miss a single day or territory during its journey to Birmingham. Taking five months to build and standing 10m high, the raging bull is pulled along by female chain-makers. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at glittering CWG 2022 opening ceremony.
Jul 29, 2022, 09:27 AM IST
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games: Shakespeare, Duran Duran light up opening ceremony as Games declared open, WATCH
The countries from Africa, America, Asia, the Caribbean followed in the country parade after last edition's host Australia, and then came the turn of 2010 Games host India, with double Olympics medallist badminton ace PV Sindhu and men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh leading the contingent out amid loud cheers from the stands.
Jul 29, 2022, 06:24 AM IST
Commonwealth Games 2022 Opening Ceremony: Hockey captain Manpreet Singh to be flagbearer along with PV Sindhu today
The four-member committee had initially shortlisted hockey captain Manpreet Singh alongside boxer Amit Panghal and paddler Achanta Sharath Kamal before Anil Khanna and Rajeev Mehta chose Manpreet for the honour.
Jul 28, 2022, 06:35 AM IST
