Although Sindhu missed out on gold, she displayed a superb fighting spirit against Spaniard world number one Carolina Marin throughout the summit showdown match to earn India’s second medal in Rio Games. “That can only happen if we continue to give them support”, Tendulkar said, in an important message as our athletes faced flak until two days back for their disappointing performances, reported PTI.
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Sakshi Malik who was the first Indian to win a medal for the country in this 2016 Olympics was called to bear the flag at the closing ceremony for the country as the Summer Games comes to an end.
“I met Sindhu and Gopi and also Sakshi and her coach, Kuldeep”.
India’s Sakshi Malik (Blue) trounced Mangolia’s Orkhon Purevdorg 12-3 in Repechage round to advance to bronze medal play-off in Rio Olympics, Aug. 17.
Simultaneously, tennis continued to have its share of controversies as Paes turned up late for the men’s doubles campaign with Rohan Bopanna.
India had sent its largest contingent ever to Rio Olympics and the country won two medals-one silver, one bronze-at the sporting extravaganza. I also congratulate others who came close to medals, like Abhinav Bindra, Dipa Karmakar and Sania and Rohan Bopanna.
A majority of the participants at Rio 2016 are reportedly from low socio-economic backgrounds and have had to face many financial problems to reach Rio. It was a woman who made India look good with its first medal!
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Sakshi climbed the medal rostrum with a spectacular come-from-behind 8-5 win over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan after trailing 0-5 in the first period. They have been great performers.
