Sargar’s is the quintessential Indian sports activities’ story of wrestle and success.

The 21-year-old weightlifter would get up at 5:30am every morning, starting his day by serving tea to clients at his father’s ‘tapri’ in Sangli, a small metropolis in Maharashtra.

He would then head for coaching, research in the course of the day, return for a second shift on the store the place he would put together ‘paan’ for the shoppers. He would hit the gymnasium within the night to reinforce health and construct energy.

“Sanket has sacrificed his entire childhood. From waking up 5:30am to making tea for customers to going to the gym later in the evening, he dreamt of only one thing,” Sargar’s childhood coach Mayur Sinhasane advised PTI Bhasha.

“He had only one dream and that was to bring laurels to the country in weightlifting and give a good life to his family. Now his dream is coming true.”

On Saturday afternoon, the ‘Digvijay Vyayamshala’, the place Sargar started his journey, was bustling with budding weightlifters and their dad and mom as they watched certainly one of them win the silver medal on the CWG on the large display screen.

It would have been a gold had an premature elbow damage not scuttled his plan. But the silver was particular nonetheless because it opened India’s account on the Games.

It was Sanket’s father, Mahadev who had initially harboured the dream of changing into a weightlifter however monetary struggles got here in the way in which.

Mahadev although tried to stay his dream via his son and gave his all.

“Sanket neither had a sponsor nor was financially well off before getting into TOPS. His father would take care of his sport by borrowing and we would take full care of his diet and exercise.

“Sometimes his father may return cash, typically not, however we by no means let it grow to be a hindrance in Sanket’s coaching,” explained Sinhasane.

“My father Nana Sinhasane skilled him from 2013-2015 and I skilled him from 2017 to 2021 with a goal of the CWG. I used to be positive he would win a medal. We solely have gifted youngsters from poor properties and he was exceptionally gifted amongst them too,” he added.

Sagar, a three-time national champion, was inducted into the national camp in NIS Patiala last year in February, since then he has been under the tutelage of India head coach Vijay Sharma.

Weightlifting runs in the Sargar family. While Mahadev’s dream didn’t materialise, both his children have taken up the sport.

Sagar’s younger sister, Kajal, is following her brother’s footsteps. She won a gold medal in the women’s 40kg category at the Khelo India Youth Games this year.

“I wished to pursue weightlifting myself however on account of monetary issues my dream remained incomplete,” a delighted Mahadev said.

“Today all my struggles have paid off. All eyes are on the Paris Olympics now,” he added.

This story has been revealed from a wire company feed with out modifications to the textual content.

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