Bajrang Punia Wins Bronze Medal: See What Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gautam Gambhir and Other Netizens Had To Say About the Indian Wrestler’s Achievement in Tokyo Olympics 2020
Punia stormed his way to the bronze medal, defeating Daulet Niyazbekov 8-0. His bronze was India's second medal in wrestling, and sixth overall in the Tokyo Olympics 2020 campaign.
Bajrang Punia, competing in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling event, absolutely dominated his way to victory. Netizens were happy with Punia's bronze medal win and here's how they reacted.
See Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tweet here:
Delightful news from #Tokyo2020! Spectacularly fought @BajrangPunia. Congratulations to you for your accomplishment, which makes every Indian proud and happy.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2021
'A special moment':
A special moment for Indian wrestling!
Congratulations to Bajrang Punia for winning the Bronze at #Tokyo2020. 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!
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2021
Gautam Gambhir was happy too!
Another medal by another top class fighter! Great performance! #BajrangPunia pic.twitter.com/plwougtEiB
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 7, 2021
Anil Kumble too congratulated the wrestler!
Congratulations #BajrangPunia #Bronze #Olympics
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 7, 2021
See Kiren Rijiju's tweet:
India strikes 6th Olympic medal at #Tokyo2020 !
Congratulations to our star wrestler @BajrangPunia bhai on winning Olympic Bronze Medal! We are so proud of you! #Cheer4India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/BYkjeQJY3U
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 7, 2021
This is how Sachin Tendulkar reacted!
Sheer class & domination on display by @BajrangPunia in #wrestling to win 🥉 for India! 👏🏻
Congratulations on this much deserved victory & leaving us all stunned with your performance.
#Olympics #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZPsd1tiOf3
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 7, 2021
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