The glorious expedition from Rohtak to Rio was weaved by vigorous struggle, fanatical hard slog and immense talent, of course. The woman who got her name scripted in History, Sakshi Malik became the first lady wrestler in the 58kg category from the country who clinched a bronze Olympic medal. The wrestler is the fourth female athlete from India to win a medal at the world’s largest sporting event and got home the 25th medal in Olympic Games.
Olympics on social media
The country’s eager wait for a medal was finally fulfilled by Sakshi Malik, the 23 year old with gigantic dreams who wrestled her way to make India proud. The Olympic fiesta commenced on August 5th 2016 and since then all the screens got chatty about the various aspects of the event.
Stirring infamous Shobha De controversy to celebrities cheering for the contingents within 140 characters and brands incessantly hopping on to the Olympic themed rousing social media campaigns, a lot has been happening in the digital space around it.
@DeShobhaa that's a tad unfair. You should be proud of your athletes perusing human excellence against the whole world.
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 9, 2016
Yes, winning is the goal. But representing your country at the Olympics is a HUGE deal too regardless of the results. Proud of r athletes.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 9, 2016
After social media going gaga over Dipa Karmakar the artistic gymnast’s fourth place victory and P V Sindhu the Indian badminton player entering the semi-finals, now it’s Sakshi Malik the netizens can’t hush about and they have every right to do so.
The celebratory tweets
Within 140 characters, people are putting across their sentiments behind the heroic victory of woman wrestler Sakshi Malik, who was among the three wrestlers to qualify for the Rio Olympics.
Social media is screeching with joy behind their screens and their tweets and posts are reassuring this statement. We’re all excited, we’re all proud and we all have taken the digital shelter to express these emotions.
Social Samosa gives a gist of the country’s sentiments, which has yet again come together for the love of sports and we couldn’t be happier that it’s not just for cricket this time.
Celebrities cheering for the bronze winning wrestler
Good wins by @phogat_vinesh and #SakshiMalik. Be focused and carry on
— Sushil Kumar (@WrestlerSushil) August 17, 2016
#sakshimalik thank you. Proud of every indian athlete that is fighting the best to make us shine. #respecttheeffortnotjusttheresult
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) August 18, 2016
The innocent smile of achievement and our smile is of immense pride.....#SakshiMalik is the hope for the future.... pic.twitter.com/WTdJ1yZ43k
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) August 18, 2016
Here comes the first!Thank you & congratulations #SakshiMalik!You're the reason for a billion smiles today? #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/k0ZA1mxL2e
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) August 18, 2016
Bow down to #SakshiMalik 's mother as well,who encouraged her 2 pursue wrestling.Tdy a country of1.25bn is rejoicing
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) August 18, 2016
Many congratulations #SakshiMalik we are very proud!! #Rio2016
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 18, 2016
What great news to wake up to! #SakshiMalik, your resilience at #Rio2016 has made whole of India proud. Many Congratulations!!!
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 18, 2016
Congratulations, #SakshiMalik ! Congratulations India! Woohoo! pic.twitter.com/wntHCF2WWm
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) August 18, 2016
congratulations #SakshiMalik .entire nation is rejoicing on your achievement.thank you.
— Manoj Bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) August 18, 2016
Twitteratis are oozing with pride, here is a proof
Irony is,while we as a nation have a tough time saving our daughters' grace its the daughters who have saved r countrys grace #sakshimalik
— Rohan B.S. Dhaliwal (@doc_do_lil) August 17, 2016
Heartbreak for @DeShobhaa after leading 4-0 loses 4-5 to #SakshiMalik in a last 20 second selfie by Indian Wrestler.
— Rőý (@MixedRaita) August 17, 2016
Great win by #SakshiMalik of #IND to come from behind and win her first bout against #Mattsson of #SWE #Rio2016 @Official_PWL @DilliVeer
— Hemant Dua (@inspiranti) August 17, 2016
Best gift from a sister to all Indian bothers on occasion of Raksha Bandhan...#RakshaBandhan, #Rio2016, #SakshiMalik
— Prateek Tiwari (@prateektiwari03) August 18, 2016
How is this Selfie taken with BRONZE filter @DeShobhaa ..beautiful... isn't it??#SakshiMalik #Rio2016
— Drunk BATMAN (@Caped_Humor) August 18, 2016
Bilkul , isliye Shobha Na De aise kaam nahi karne chahiye https://t.co/LDyEPGRQI1
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2016
Poora Bharat is baat ka Sakshi hai,jab koi bht mushkil ho toh is desh ki ladkiyan hi Malik hain.Thank U#SakshiMalikpic.twitter.com/YfHgRqxwTM
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 18, 2016
As social media rejoices this precious achievement, we take a moment to express pride and gratitude towards Sakshi Malik for her exemplary performance.