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                 Bajrang Punia looks to become the sixth ever Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal when he returns to the Makuhari Messe Hall for the bronze medal match of men’s freestyle 65kg event. The three-time medallist at world championships was the favourite of his event having entered the fray as the world No. 1 of his category.

Sports olympics Bajrang Punia

Sports olympics Bajrang Punia

He had a mixed outing on Friday as the Indian just about edged past his first-round opponent – Ernazar Akmataliev – to make the cut for the quarter-finals. He then relaunched his bid with backing his technical acumen to pin Morteza Cheka Ghiasi and storm into the semi-finals.

Bajrang Punia won India's sixth medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov in the men's freestyle 65 kg game. As soon it was announced that Punia has clinched bronze, people across the country broke into celebrations cheering for the Olympian.
After dominating in the entire game against reigning World silver medalist Niyazbekov, Punia impressed all at the venue and those watching back home with a stunning 8-0 win. The former Asian Games gold medalist once again proved his mettle after losing out at the semi-finals on Friday.

The 27-year-old athlete from Haryana is no stranger when it comes to shining at the world stage. The only Indian wrestler to win three medals at the World Wrestling Championships, he was one of India's top contender for the current Olympics.


 

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

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

Congratulations @BajrangPunia Win Bronze Medal in wrestling #sijukuriyedamsreekumar #visumexpresso #visumexpressollp #Tokyo2020forindia #CheerForIndia #Tokyo2020 #Cheer4India @narendramodi #olympics #Tokyo2020 #Tokyoolympics2020 #Tokyoolympics2021 #Tokyo2021 pic.twitter.com/si4Sn8hnW8

— VISUM Expresso (@VisumExpresso) August 7, 2021

Congratulations to one of our most experienced wrestlers @BajrangPunia on winning a bronze medal in freestyle wrestling at #Tokyo2020.
With your nerves of steel and determination you dominated the match like a true champion. #Cheer4India #IndiaAtOlympics

— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 7, 2021

Stunning performance.

Congratulations to @BajrangPunia for winning the bronze for India. You have made all of us proud. Well done, champ.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 7, 2021

Super Duper ....And @bajrangpunia does India proud. Absolutely brilliant from #BajrangPunia to win 8-0 and win the #Bronze match. pic.twitter.com/FAb5JB9CRQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 7, 2021