The Commonwealth Games represent a significant international multisport event, featuring 6,081 athletes from 71 Commonwealth nations, competing in 21 sports across 272 events. This quadrennial multi-sport competition is held among athletes from the Commonwealth nations. The organization and management of these games are overseen by the Commonwealth Games Federation, located in London, England.

The inaugural took place in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. These games occur every four years, alternating with the Olympic Games. From 1954 to 2023, the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games was conducted.

The 23rd Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from July 23, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, is anticipated to host 74 Commonwealth Associations, 3,000 athletes, and 10 sporting events.

This article explains the Overview of the Birmingham Commonwealth 2022 games, the medal table of 2022, the list of Commonwealth Games winners for India, gold, silver, and bronze winners, the history behind the medals, the participation list, and the host. A PDF format is also attached to this article for future purposes. For any queries, please refer to the FAQ section below.

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Commonwealth Games Winners List 2022 PDF Download

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Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 - Overview

Here is the overview of the Birmingham Commonwealth 2022 in table format.

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Full List Of Indian Medal Winners

India has won 61 medals (22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze) in the Commonwealth Games.

• Mirabai Chanu won the first gold medal for India in the women’s 49kg weightlifting category in 2022.

• India ranked 6th in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and tallied 6 medals.

• Australia is ranking first on the medal tally with 22 Gold medals, 13 silver medals, and 17 Bronze medals.

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Gold Medal Winners List

Here you can check the Commonwealth Gold Winners List 2022.

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Silver Medal Winners List

Here you can check the silver medal winners of India in the Commonwealth Silver Winners List 2022.

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Bronze Medal Winners for India

Here you can check the bronze medal winners of India in the Commonwealth Bronze Winners List 2022.

Wrestling won the most medals for India in Birmingham, with all 12 grapplers standing on the podium. Weightlifting contributed 10, while Athletics won eight.

The History Behind the Medals for the Games in the Commonwealth 2022:

• Manpreet Singh, a hockey player, and V. Sindhu, a badminton player, carried the national flag during the opening ceremony. At only 14 years old, squash player Anahat Singh became the nation's youngest competitor.

• The oldest player in the group was Sunil Bahadur, a 45-year-old lawn bowler.

• Sanket Sargar's silver medal in the weightlifting event gave India its first medal of the competition.

• The nation's first gold medal came from Saikhom Mirabai Chanu at the 2022 Games.

• The first event took place in the Canadian city of Edmonton in 1978.

• This is India's third-best performance ever, after finishing 2nd in 2010 when the games were hosted in Delhi and 3rd in 2018.

India Participation List in the Commonwealth 2022

As per the Athlete Federation of India, 37-member Indian athlete teams have participated in the Commonwealth Games 2022. The 37-member Indian athlete team consists of 18 women and 19 men. The Indian team was led by Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic Champion Javelin Thrower. Check here for the list of participating men and women from India.

Men:

1. Avinash Sable (3000m Steeplechase)

2. Nitender Rawat (Marathon)

3. M Sreeshankar and Muhammed Anees Yahiya (Long Jump)

4. Abdulla Aboobacker, Praveen Chithravel, and Eldhose Paul (Triple Jump)

5. Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Shot Put)

6. Neeraj Chopra, DP Manu, and Rohit Yadav (Javelin Throw)

7. Sandeep Kumar and Amit Khatri (Race Walking)

8. Amoj Jacob, Noah Nirmal Tom, Arokia Rajiv, Muhammed Ajmal, Naganathan Pandi, and Rajesh Ramesh (4x400m Relay).

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Women:

1. S Dhanalakshmi (100m and 4x100m relay)

2. Jyothi Yarraji (100mHurdles)

3. Aishwarya B (Long Jump and Triple Jump) and Ancy Sojan (Long Jump)

4. Manpreet Kaur (Shot Put), Navjeet Kaur Dhillon, and Seema Antil Punia (Discus Throw)

5. Annu Rani and Shilpa Rani (Javelin Throw)

6. Manju Bala Singh and Sarita Romit Singh (Hammer Throw)

7. Bhawna Jat and Priyanka Goswami (Race Walking)

8. Hima Das, Dutee Chand, Srabani Nanda, MV Jilna, and NS Simi (4x100m relay).

Host 2026 Commonwealth

The 23rd Edition of Commonwealth 2026 will be held in Victoria, Australia, and will be conducted from the 17th to the 29th of March 2026.

FAQs

Q. What are the Commonwealth Games, and why are they important for exam aspirants?

The Commonwealth Games are an international multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from Commonwealth nations. Questions related to host cities, medal tallies, and India's performance often appear in SSC, UPSC, CDS, and Railways exams.

Q. Where can I find the complete list of Indian medal winners in the Commonwealth Games?

You can download the PDF provided in the article, which includes a year-wise and category-wise breakdown of Indian winners across gold, silver, and bronze medals, in both English and Hindi.

Q. When and where will the next Commonwealth Games be held?

The 23rd Commonwealth Games will be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland, featuring 10 sports, 3,000 athletes, and 74 participating nations.

Q. How many times have the Commonwealth Games been held so far?

From 1930 to 2023, 22 editions of the Commonwealth Games have taken place. The first was held in Hamilton, Canada, and the most recent was in Birmingham, UK, in 2022.

Q. Which organization manages the Commonwealth Games?

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), headquartered in London, England, is responsible for organizing and overseeing the event.

Q. Why is this PDF useful for competitive exams?

The PDF includes a consolidated medal table, event-wise data, and India's performance insights, making it ideal for quick revision for Static GK, Sports Awareness, and Current Affairs sections.

Q. Is the content available in Hindi for better understanding?

Yes, the PDF and article are available in bilingual format (Hindi & English) to support aspirants from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

Q. How can I use this content for revision before exams?

You can download the PDF for offline access, focus on Indian winners, recent editions, and host cities, and use it alongside your 1 Free + 4 Full-Length Tests provided on the platform for effective preparation.

Q. How has India historically performed in the Commonwealth Games?

India has consistently ranked among the top medal-winning nations in the Commonwealth Games, especially in sports like wrestling, weightlifting, badminton, and shooting. The article and PDF cover India's medal performance year-wise and sport-wise, which is crucial for competitive exam aspirants.

Q. What type of exam questions are usually asked about the Commonwealth Games topic?

Exams often include questions about the host cities, year of events, medal tallies, and first-time achievements (e.g., "First Indian woman to win a gold in XYZ sport"). This makes the PDF and article a valuable revision resource for Static GK and Sports sections in exams like SSC CGL, UPSC, Banking, and State PSCs.