CWG 2022: Check out India's gold contenders for Birmingham

CWG 2022: India Gold Medal Contenders: India can expect an impressive count of gold medals from the upcoming Birmingham Commonwealth Games. There are some established athletes, who are certain of bringing home a gold medal. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, Shuttler PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, boxer Amit Panghal, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and wrestler Bajrang Punia are serious contenders for gold medal at CWG 2022. Follow CWG 2022 LIVE Updates and Indian in CWG 2022 LIVE with InsideSport.IN

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Wrestling: Bajrang Punia (men’s 65kg), Ravi Kumar Dahiya (men’s 57kg) and Vinesh Phogat (women’s 53kg)

India have always been one of the strongest wrestling nations at the Commonwealth Games. India are expected to win a number of medals from the sport at Birmingham. Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Bajrang Punia has been one of India’s best when it comes to wrestling. He clinched the gold medal in CWG 2018 and another one is one the cards as well.

Bajrang Punia is one of the best Indian wrestlers in the world.

Ravi Kumar Dahiya has been making proud India proud with his achievements in the last couple of years. It includes World Championships bronze in 2019, Tokyo Olympics silver and 2022 Asian Championships gold. Looking at this record, it is his gold medal to lose at CWG 2022.

After the incredible low of Tokyo Olympics, Vinesh Phogat is a woman on a mission. The competition in her category is not great. Hence it would come as a surprise if Vinesh does not manage to walk away with the gold.

CWG 2022: 10 Sure shot GOLD MEDAL winners from Indian squad, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu for Commonwealth Games: CHECK OUT

Athletics: Neeraj Chopra – javelin throw

Neeraj Chopra has been in an incredible form this season, finishing with medals in all three events recently. With the Indian javelin thrower known to up his game in big-ticket events, he could even breach the 90m mark at Birmingham to win gold.

It felt amazing to be back on the Diamond League circuit and even better to get a new PB!
All the throwers put up a great show tonight for the crowd in Stockholm!

Next stop ➡️ Representing 🇮🇳 at the World Championships in Eugene pic.twitter.com/OpiXyrp4wv

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 30, 2022

Badminton: PV Sindhu (women singles) and Lakshya Sen (men singles)

PV Sindhu, like Neeraj Chopra, is known to master big events. The singles player from India is a sure shot gold medal contender. With the powerhouse of badminton China and Japan also not part of the competition, the road is quite clear for the Hyderabadi girl. With the kind of form Lakshya Sen has shown in the last few competitions, he will be a bright prospect for India in Birmingham.

CWG 2022: 10 Sure shot GOLD MEDAL winners from Indian squad, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu for Commonwealth Games: CHECK OUT

Boxing: Amit Panghal (men’s 51 kg) and Nikhat Zareen (50kg)

Amit Panghal is regarded as one of the best boxers in the world in the flyweight division. Panghal will be eager to better his silver medal finish at the last edition at Gold Coast, Australia. As for Nikhat Zareen, there is a spring in her stride after becoming a world champion in May. Such kind of confidence will play an important role in helping her clinch gold.

Amit Panghal

CWG 2022: 10 Sure shot GOLD MEDAL winners from Indian squad, including Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu for Commonwealth Games: CHECK OUT

Weightlifting: Mirabai Chanu (women’s 49 kg)

Mirabai Chanu has been carrying India’s flag in weightlifting for the last few years with great pride. She has collected medals at big international meets. The Commonwealth Games 2022 gives him another chance to add to his impressive haul of kitty. She will feature in the 49 kg category.

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