Sakshi wins India's First Medal at Rio Olympics

Update: 2016-08-18 04:28 GMT
Sakshi Malik ended the drought of India at Rio Olympics 2016. This Indian Wrestler bagged the bronze medal in the 58kg wrestling category by defeating Aisuluu Tynybekova by 8-5.

Initially, Sakshi Malik was trailing 0-5. Thereafter, She fought back to the level the score with her Opponent. Just few seconds before the end of the match, She produced match-winning three point move to win the first Olympic medal for India.

Sakshi Malik got defeated by Koblova 9-2 in the quarter final. Hence, She lost contention for a Gold and Silver Medal at Rio.
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