Quick Info
| Profession | Weightlifter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/2000 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Sangli, Maharashtra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sanket Mahadev Sargar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5' 8") | ||||||
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| Weight | 55 kg (121 lbs) | ||||||
| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Shivaji University Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Mahadev Sargar |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | Kajal Sargar (weightlifter, gold medalist in women's 40kg category at Khelo India Youth Games) |
Career
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| Training Base | NS NIS Patiala | ||||||
| Weightlifting Start Year | 2013 | ||||||
| Weight Category | 55 kg | ||||||
| National Records | 256 kg total (113 kg snatch + 143 kg clean and jerk) in 55 kg weight class | ||||||
| Commonwealth Records | 256 kg total in 55 kg weight class |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sanket Mahadev Sargar set national and Commonwealth records by lifting 256 kg in the men’s 55 kg weight class. | |
| 2. His inspiration to win a Commonwealth Games medal came from watching Gururaja Poojary in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. | |
| 3. He underwent training at home and experienced a back injury during the Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 4. Sanket is working towards competing in the 61 kg weight category at the 2024 Olympics. | |
| 5. His father keeps him motivated by sharing old newspaper clippings of his past medal-winning achievements. | |
| 6. His father runs a pan shop in Sangli, Maharashtra, and has expressed aspirations for his son to win an Olympic medal. |