Social media went alive with Sakshi Malik’s precious bronze medal in wrestling category at Rio Olympics not only opening the India’s account but also made entire world see Indian tricolor flag rising at Rio, most importantly because an Indian sister made all of us proud on this special Raksha Bandhan day. Below are the few lines found heart touching to read on social networking platforms.
- PM Modi: India's daughter Sakshi Malik has earned a new strength and respect for Tricolour on occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
-Virender Sehwag: Sakshi Malik is a reminder of what can happen if you don't kill a girl child. When the going gets tough, it’s our girls who get going and save our pride.
- Finally the wait is over. Congratulations Sakshi Malik on yours and the country first women wrestling medal!
- Amitabh Bachchan: Proud to be an Indian... pride in a daughter of India winning women are our strength and they deserve honor respect. Power of women… respect honor and dignity... and no discrimination.
- Sonam Kapoor: Sakshi Malik has proved that all you need is an opportunity. The rest, as they say, is history! Winning the Girl Power at Olympics Rio 2016.
- Congratulations Sakshi Malik. Hope your Rio medal will push Haryana Govt into providing better infra structure and facilities for sportswomen.
- Ajay Devgn: Sakshi Malik, we want you to know that India loves you. Go Girl... we celebrate you with pride.
- Anand Mahindra: Sakshi Malik has salvaged the pride of a billion people. This must become the moment when we inspire ourselves to turn Indian sport around.
- Rakeysh Mehra: Sakshi Malik - TODAY YOU INSPIRE 125 crore and many more. The nations salutes you.
- Anushka Shetty: You make India proud Sakshi Malik, congratulations and thank you so much! You Go Super Girl.
- Sachin Tendulkar: What great news to wake up to! Sakshi Malik, your resilience at Rio 2016 has made whole of India proud. Many Congratulations!
- Feminism in a pic! She will now inspire millions of Indian girls without speaking much! Sakshi Malik
- Karan Johar: The innocent smile of achievement and our smile is of immense pride. Sakshi Malik is the hope for the future.