Sad To Not Win Gold, But Won't Let Papa Sit At Paan Shop Now: Silver Medalist Sanket Sargar

Sanket Sargar won a silver medal in Commonwealth Games 2022. He won this silver medal in the 55 kg weight category of weightlifting. Although Sanket Sargar is sad to miss the gold medal, the father and son are also very happy they won the silver medal. Actually, Sanket Sargar's father works as a paan seller in Sangli, Maharashtra. Before the start of the Commonwealth Games 2022, he had claimed to his father that he would win the gold medal.

'I don't want my father to run a paan shop'

After winning the silver medal, Sanket Sargar said I hope that this medal of mine will prove to be a change in the fortunes of the family. I do not want my father to run a paan shop now. 21-year-old Sanket was seen winning the gold medal at one time in his weight category. In the Commonwealth Games 2022, he lifted a total of 248 kg (113 + 135 kg) and finished second. He said that after winning the silver medal, I talked to my father and mother.

'Gold would have come, but...'

Sanket Sargar said that after winning the medal, I talked to my father and mother. My father said that it would have been better if gold had come, but I am happy with silver too. At the same time, he said let's see what changes in my life after winning a medal because my father had said that winning a gold medal changes luck. My parents are also happy with my success. Also, my family members are constantly talking to me.

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