President Of India Congratulates Ms. Sakshi Malik

Ms. Sakshi Malik, wrestler of Indian Railways, India, won bronze medal in Women’s 58 kg category, at the Rio Olympic Games-2016, Brazil on August 18, 2016.

Sakshi Malik Wins Bronze Medal At Rio Olympics

New Delhi (PIB-GR-TYP-BIN): The President of India, Mr. Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Ms. Sakshi Malik for winning a Bronze Medal at the Rio Olympics.

In a message sent to Ms. Sakshi Malik, the President has said, “I am extremely happy to hear of your success in winning the Bronze Medal in women’s wrestling 58 kg category at the 2016 Rio Olympics. You are the first ever Indian female to claim a medal in wrestling at the Olympics.

Please accept my hearty congratulations and best wishes on this accomplishment, which has done India proud and ensured that our flag flies high in the international arena.

I wish you continued success in all future endeavours”.

(Source: PIB/GR/TYP/BIN/USPA/WN/IAIJ)