Wrestlers-led contingent managed to secure this position
Pakistan secured 18TH position with eight medals, including two golds, in the Commonwealth Games 2022 held in Birmingham, England from July 28 to August 8, 2022.
It was Pakistan’s 14TH appearance and the best medal haul for Pakistan at the Commonwealth Games since 1970.
Pakistan has sent a total of 68 athletes, including 43 men and 25 women, and
they have taken part in 12 different sports.Muhammad Inam and Bismah Maroof were
the country’s flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
Wrestlers-led Pakistan contingent managed to secure 18TH position out of 72 different nations and territories. Weightlifter Muhammad Nooh Dastgir Butt won the first gold medal for Pakistan while Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan’s first ever gold medal in Javelin Throw and the first Athletics gold medal since 1962.
National wrestlers remained the major contributors to the country’s medal tally as Inam Butt, Zaman Anwar, and Sharif Tahir bagged a silver each. Wrestlers Inayatullah and Ali Asad also managed to bag a bronze apiece, while Shah Hussain Shah claimed bronze in Judo.
In 1970 Pakistan won 10 medals and in 2002 eight medals, including just a gold medal. The international event was dominated by Australia as the Kangaroos claimed 178 medals with 67 gold, 57 silver and 54 bronze medals.
Hosts England finished second – just two medals below Australia – with 176 medals,
including 57 gold, 66 silver and 53 bronze.
