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Tokyo Olympics: India lauds wrestler Bajrang Punia following bronze medal haul

By Team Newsable  |  First Published Aug 7, 2021, 4:54 PM IST

India managed to add another medal to its tally, as wrestler Bajrang Punia won the bronze by defeating Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the 65kg category 8-0.


It was a remarkable moment for India as it got another medal in its bag. Wrestler Bajrang Punia outwrestled Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the 65kg category 8-0 to win the bronze medal.

It was India's second medal in wrestling, while it also took India's medal tally to six. Consequently, wishes began to pour in for the Indian wrestler from all over the nation, as we check out a few acclaims.

Delightful news from ! Spectacularly fought . Congratulations to you for your accomplishment, which makes every Indian proud and happy.

โ€” Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)

A special moment for Indian wrestling!
Congratulations to Bajrang Punia for winning the Bronze at . You have distinguished yourself as an outstanding wrestler with untiring efforts, consistency and tenacity over the years. Every Indian shares the joy of your success!

โ€” President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn)

Congratulations to for bagging the Bronze medal in the 65-kg freestyle wrestling bout at . He displayed great resolve, determination & exceptional skills throughout the tournament. The nation is proud of his accomplishments. pic.twitter.com/NUdrTv7z5Y

โ€” Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat)

India strikes 6th Olympic medal at !
Congratulations to our star wrestler bhai on winning Olympic Bronze Medal! We are so proud of you! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ pic.twitter.com/BYkjeQJY3U

โ€” Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju)

What a champion!
Congratulations you did it๐Ÿฅ‰
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ is proud of you๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿฝ pic.twitter.com/zxpihAs8kn

โ€” Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar)

Another medal by another top class fighter! Great performance! pic.twitter.com/plwougtEiB

โ€” Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)

What a bout!

Brilliant from and a well-deserved Bronze medal.

Super Proud! pic.twitter.com/qX9XRsXFC5

โ€” Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad)

8-0! That's not victory, that's absolute domination by .

What a way to bring home ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ the bronze ๐Ÿฅ‰ medal in Men's freestyle 65 kg at

Heartiest Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰ pic.twitter.com/NHn0qtHHrp

โ€” Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya)

And has done it with style and the most comfortable lead possible. Congratulations to him and his team for working very hard for this. All the best for a great future.

โ€” Heena SIDHU (@HeenaSidhu10)

Heartiest Congratulations to Wrestler Bajrang Punia on winning the bronze medal at !

Your grit, passion and vigour are truly inspiring. Such a spectacular achievement - you have made India proud!

โ€” Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial)

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