Categories: Sports

Commonwealth Games 2022: Bajrang Punia Wins Gold in Men’s 65kg Category

Bajrang Punia has won his 3rd Commonwealth Games medal and his second successive Gold medal in the men’s 65kg category. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist beat Lachlan McNeil of Canada in the final (9-2). He had won silver in his maiden CWG in 2014 and then bettered the colour four years ago in Gold Cost by winning a gold.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Medal Tally

About the Bajrang Punia:

Bajrang Punia (born 26 February 1994) is an Indian freestyle wrestler, who competes in the 65-kg weight category. Punia was born in the Khudan village of Jhajjar district in the state of Haryana, India. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Punia won a bronze medal by defeating Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov with a wide 8-0 margin. Punia is the only Indian wrestler to win 3 medals at the World Wrestling Championships.

Career medal wins by Bajrang Punia:

  • 2013 Asian Wrestling Championships
  • 2013 World Wrestling Championships
  • 2014 Commonwealth Games
  • 2014 Asian Games
  • 2014 Asian Wrestling Championships
  • 2015 World Wrestling Championships
  • Asian Wrestling Championship 2017
  • Pro Wrestling League
  • 2018 Commonwealth Games
  • 2018 Asian Games
  • 2018 World Wrestling Championships
  • 2019 World Wrestling Championships
  • 2020 Rome Ranking Series
  • Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series 2021
  • 2021 Asian Wrestling Championships
  • 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Find More Sports News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

What Is Assam’s Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme?

The State of Assam has taken a significant welfare step for its tea garden communities…

4 mins ago

Which is the Largest Marble Producer in India?

Marble is a natural stone that has been used in India for centuries to build…

15 mins ago

What Is Pragya-AIX and How Will It Transform ONGC’s Operations?

India’s largest energy explorer ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas) has taken a decisive step towards…

21 mins ago

Where Has India Launched Its First AI-Powered University and Why?

India has taken a decisive step towards transforming higher education with artificial intelligence. In a…

48 mins ago

Why US Museum Is Sending Priceless Bronzes Back to India?

United States has taken a decisive step towards correcting historical wrongs linked to stolen heritage.…

1 hour ago

Do You Know Which Mountain is known as the Golden Mountain of India?

Mountains have always been a source of wonder and inspiration. Some peaks are admired not…

2 hours ago