"We congratulate Sakshi for wining the medal in the Rio Olympics. Our government will give Rani Lakshmi award to her," he said at a programme at his residence here.
The award comprises a bronze statue of Rani Laxmi Bai, a scroll and a cash reward of Rs 3.11 lakh and is given to meritorious sportspersons who excel at national/international level.
The gritty woman wrestler from Haryana ended India's painful wait for a medal at Rio by clinching the bronze in the 58kg category, pulling off a sensational 8-5 victory over Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyz Republic in the play-off bout last night.
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