Celebs laud Olympic champ Sakshi Malik

India has finally won its first medal at the Olympics. Sakshi Malik fought her way to win the Bronze medal. Celebs lauded her efforts and tweeted about the same.

Submitted by TellychakkarTeam on Thu, 08/18/2016 - 14:24

Yaaay!

India has finally brought home an Olympic medal this year.

Haryana born wrestler Sakshi Malik fought her way to win the Bronze medal last night.

The 23 year old athlete gave her heart and soul at the ring and as she mentioned, ’12 years of training went into it’.

Our favourite celebs, both TV and Bollywood lauded the champ’s victory and posted their heartfelt messages on Twitter.

Have a look:

power of women .. respect honor and dignity .. and no discrimination https://t.co/YczeTxebFB

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 18, 2016

#sakshimalik https://t.co/qV5MeXjdJf
— Sehban Azim (@SehbanAzim) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik u make us so proud!!! #IndiaAtRio #winner #OlympicsRio2016 pic.twitter.com/cFOvwYaEow
— Sooraj Pancholi (@soorajpancholi9) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik on being d 1st Indian female wrestler 2win an #Olympic medal! U did us all so proud! #RioOlympics2016
— Shamita Shetty (@ShamitaShetty) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik first medal for #India at the #Rio2016 for #WomensWrestling woohhhooo #MakingUsProud #IndiaAtRio
— SNEHA G WAGH (@the_sneha) August 18, 2016

Many many congratulations to our wonderful #SakshiMalik for bringing us such joy ..#RioOlympics2016
— Urvashi Dholakia (@urvashi9) August 18, 2016

#HaryanaGov awards #RsTwoPoint5Crores #GovernmentJob for #Rio2016 BronzeMedallistWrestler #SakshiMalik #SupportSport #WakeUpCorporateINDIA
— IMAM A SIDDIQUE (@Imam_A_Siddique) August 18, 2016

#TweetLikeVijayGoel

Congratulations to #SakshiMalik!!! Wins First #Olympics #Bronze for #IND in #Rio2016 #wrestling pic.twitter.com/fxZbK6CVRY
— Shirish Kunder (@ShirishKunder) August 18, 2016

Heartiest Congratulations #SakshiMalik
Such honour, pride & glory u bring to our nation. #RioOlympics2016
— Sumona Chakravarti (@sumona24) August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik Thankyou. What great news to wake up to! Couldn’t stop smiling after looking at this picture. #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/XMKN7pTVZq
— AKRITI KAKAR (@AKRITIMUSIC) August 18, 2016

I had happy tears. So so beautiful ! Proud of #SakshiMalik. Take a bow. https://t.co/GmqlhgalrS
— sushant divgikar (@thedivasushant) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik. Hope your win inspires more women 2 take up wrestling @Sangram_Sanjeet would be soo happy but his phone is off
— PAYAL ROHATGI (@Payal_Rohatgi) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik pic.twitter.com/4tfVRAGPCf
— GURMEET CHOUDHARY (@gurruchoudhary) August 18, 2016

This is what girl power looks like. Thank you #SakshiMalik, you've made India proud. Way to go girl! #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/wJr6C84TKc
— Aarya Babbar (@AaryaBabbar222) August 18, 2016

Congratulations #SakshiMalik on your victory. Our 1st medal at #Rio2016
— Salman Yusuff Khan (@SalmanYKhan) August 18, 2016

Woohoo waking up to the best news ever #SakshiMalik winning her medal. India is with you,India is proud of you #RioOlympics2016
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) August 18, 2016

Well done!! #SakshiMalik she was down and she came back. And That is exactly what sports are supposed to teach us!
— gaurav chopraa (@gauravchopraa) August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik u made India proud..go girl
— ashish sharma (@ashish30sharma) August 18, 2016

Just saw the whole #SakshiMalik wrestling match. Absolutely outstanding from her. Catch a replay if you can #wrestling #Rio2016 #Olympics
— Ashwin Mushran (@ashwinmushran) August 18, 2016

Apt that on #rakshabandhan #SakshiMalik shows the country that if we support r girl child n give them a chance, they will win the world!
— Swara Bhaskar (@ReallySwara) August 18, 2016

What a morning to wake up to the news of #SakshiMalik winning India's first medal at #Rio2016 i think she's cute pic.twitter.com/h90HMyrO1M
— Mantra (@mantramugdh) August 18, 2016

Dnt mess wth indian girls they strong power packed n sure shot winners #SakshiMalik pic.twitter.com/qzvBasP3CT
— Mahhi vij (@VijMahhi) August 18, 2016

Yesterday a fighting/struggling sportswoman. Today the toast & pride of our nation #SakshiMalik #WayToGoGirl
— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik you make us proud !! Congrats#RioOlympics2016
— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) August 18, 2016

Woohoo..Congratulations Sakshi, you did it!! ..#Hatsoff #SakshiMalik #Rio2016 #Olympics
— Poonam Pandey (@iPoonampandey) August 18, 2016

Bow down to #SakshiMalik.....u make us proud ..... Ur win at the #RioOlympics2016 is historic and inspiring. Kudos
— Alefia (@alefiakapadia) August 18, 2016

What a Champ!! India is so proud of you #SakshiMalik! Wish you all the best in life #Rio2016 #India #GirlPower pic.twitter.com/6dsTakIaTd
— Raghu Ram (@tweetfromRaghu) August 18, 2016

Thank you #SakshiMalik for winning the first medal of #Rio2016 for India pic.twitter.com/bCapxQACRi
— Nandish Singh (@nandishsandhu) August 18, 2016

A very hearty congratulations to #SakshiMalik. Hard work always pays... #Rio2016 #Olympics
— Ranveer Brar (@ranveerbrar) August 18, 2016

#SakshiMalik - TODAY YOU INSPIRE 125 crore and many more. The nations salutes you. pic.twitter.com/zDEO1Xm9Z8
— Rakeysh Mehra (@RakeyshOmMehra) August 18, 2016

Congratulations! Thank you for inspiring us all!!!