Sakshi Malik
Just as the entire nation was fearing a barren return from Rio, Sakshi Malik produced an incredible performance at around 3 am India time to hand India their maiden medal of the campaign. Heading into the morning of Rakshabandhan, the nation celebrated the gift from their sister.
It was the first ever medal for an Indian female wrestler and came from a position where she seemed down and out, making it an incredible effort, one that brought the nation together and rekindled their spirits heading into the fag end of the 2016 Olympics.
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From being 0-5 down to running out an 8-5 winner, Sakshi produced a herculean comeback to perfection and showcased her champion spirit as she just refused to give up.
She had gone down to Russian Valeria Koblova and got a new lease of life with the Russian making it to the finals and she made it count. Having been in the shadow of Geeta Phogat for years, Sakshi carved her niche with perfection and paved the way for a glorious future.
