New Delhi: Indian athletes continued their impressive run at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, delivering another strong performance on Tuesday. India secured two silver medals in weightlifting and athletics, while three more medals were assured in boxing. With these achievements, India has climbed into the top 10 of the Commonwealth Games medal standings.
How did Harjinder Kaur create a new record?
29-year-old Harjinder Kaur surprised everyone in the women’s 69 kg category. She gave the best performance of her career. Scored a total of 227 kg by lifting 101 kg in snatch and 126 kg in clean and jerk. With this, the silver medal came to India. The special thing was that Harjinder broke two Commonwealth Games records simultaneously. One in snatch and the other in clean and jerk. The gold medal went to Charlotte Simoneau of Canada, who lifted 240 kg, but Harjinder’s performance is a matter of pride for every Indian. She had been working hard continuously for the last few years and got the results in Glasgow.
With which achievement did Gulveer Singh create history?
In the 10,000-meter race, Gulveer Singh did what no Indian had been able to do till date. He made history by winning the silver medal. The weather was not cooperating at all on the day of the race. It was raining continuously, and the track was filled with water. In such a situation, running was no less than a challenge. But Gulveer did not lose courage. He increased his speed in the last two laps and finished second straight away. He became the first Indian to win a medal in 10,000 meters in the history of the Commonwealth Games. This is not just a medal; it is an inspiration for the coming generations.
How many medals were won for India in boxing?
Indian boxers raised the tricolor high in the ring also. Preeti Pawar, Priya Dhyansh, and Jadumani Singh all won their quarterfinal matches. As soon as they reached the semi-finals, the bronze medals of all three were confirmed. Now everyone’s eyes are on gold and silver. Yes, Parveen Hooda and Kapil Pokharia had to face defeat and were eliminated. But the overall performance of the team was excellent.
What is India’s position in the medal table?
After Tuesday, India now has a total of 12 medals. This includes 2 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze. With this, India has reached ninth position. Australia is still on top. But the morale of the Indian team is high. More medals are expected from athletics, boxing, wrestling, and badminton in the next few days. On the soil of Glasgow, Indian players are proving that hard work definitely pays off.
