Commonwealth Games 2018 Live Updates: Indian weightlifter P Gururaja wins silver; Shuttlers move to next round
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The Indian contingent has begun their quest to win at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia. The multi-sport extravaganza began on Wednesday with the opening ceremony in the Australian city known for its sandy beaches and surfing spots.
Indian weightlifter P Gururaja won the first silver medal for the nation at the 21st Commonwealth Games in the 56 kg category.
PM Narendra Modi wished the teams saying that every Indian is cheering for them. "All the best to the athletes representing India at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games! Our sportspersons have worked tremendously hard and the Games will be a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent. Every Indian is cheering for our contingent," Modi twitted.
India have sent a strong 220-strong contingent to the 21st edition of the Games.
While Indian women hockey team lost their first match to Wales, Indian badminton team began their campaign with a win over Sri Lanka. Table Tennis team too have won their group matches against Sri Lanka and Trinidad and Tobago.
World champion weightlifter Mirabai Chanu will be in focus for her high medal-winning chances. India's boxers will also be watched keenly.
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