Sakshi Malik wins bronze for India in Rio Olympics

Gritty woman wrestler Sakshi Malik ended India’s painful wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games by clinching the bronze in the 58kg category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over Aisuluu Tynybekova.

Sakshi’s victory brought cheers to the Indian contingent that had endured agonising 11 days without a medal.