Who won gold medal in 49 kg weightlifting category at Commonwealth Games 2022 held at Birmingham, England ?

Appeared in: Haryana CHO -2023

Explanation

Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 49 kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
She lifted a total of 201 kg (88 kg in snatch and 113 kg in clean and jerk).
This performance not only secured her the gold but also set a new Commonwealth Games record in her category.

Option A: Jeremy Lalrinnunga won a gold medal, but it was in the men's 67 kg category, not the women's 49 kg category.
Option C: Vikas Thakur won a silver medal, not gold, and he competed in the men's 96 kg category.
Option D: Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi won a silver medal, not gold, and she competed in the women's 55 kg category.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain General Knowledge - Commonwealth Games 2022 as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This question tests general awareness, a component of many nursing and other competitive examinations.
Staying updated with current affairs, including major sporting events and national achievements, is important for a well-rounded knowledge base.
What if the question asked for the silver medalist in the women's 55 kg category? In that case, the correct answer would be Sorokhaibam Bindyarani Devi.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key elements of the question: the event (Commonwealth Games 2022), the sport (weightlifting), and the specific category (49 kg).
This is a factual recall question. Access your knowledge of recent major sporting events.
Evaluate each option against the question's specific criteria.
Recall that Mirabai Chanu is a prominent weightlifter who competes in the 49 kg category and has a history of winning major international medals.
Eliminate the other options by recalling their respective weight categories and/or medal wins (e.g., Jeremy Lalrinnunga won gold but in a different men's category).

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: General Knowledge - Commonwealth Games 2022
Stem keywords: gold medal, 49 kg weightlifting, Commonwealth Games 2022, Birmingham
Lead-in keywords: Who won

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