SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30th July 2025 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q10

How many gold medals did India win in Wrestling at the Birmingham 2022 CWG?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer:-

6

Explanation:-

India won a total of 6 gold medals in wrestling at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) held in Birmingham. The athletes who won gold medals were:

Bajrang Punia (Men's Freestyle 65 kg)

Sakshi Malik (Women's Freestyle 62 kg)

Deepak Punia (Men's Freestyle 86 kg)

Ravi Kumar Dahiya (Men's Freestyle 57 kg)

Vinesh Phogat (Women's Freestyle 53 kg)

Naveen Kumar (Men's Freestyle 74 kg)

Key Points

The Indian wrestling contingent performed exceptionally well at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games, securing a total of 12 medals. In addition to the 6 gold medals, Indian wrestlers also won 1 silver medal and 5 bronze medals, contributing significantly to India's overall medal tally.

Important Questions and Answers

Question: How many total medals did India win in wrestling at the 2022 CWG?

Answer: India won 12 medals in total (6 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze).

Question: Who won the gold medal in the men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling category at the 2022 CWG?

Answer: Ravi Kumar Dahiya won the gold medal in this category.