With six gold, one silver, and five bronze all the 12 Indian wrestlers have been bestowed with one medal each, for their marvelous wins. With this India’s wrestling contingent for the 2022 Commonwealth Games campaign at Birmingham has come to an end.
Out of 5 bronze medalists in wrestling, one is of course Pooja Gehlot. Pooja had a great start in the CWG as he bagged a win against Scotland’s Christelle Lemofack Letchidjio due to technical superiority. But he sadly could not advance into the semi-finals due to a walkover from Rebecca Ndolo Muambo of Cameron.
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Later she went against Canada’s Madison Bianca Parks in the semi-final clash 6-9. Finally, she won the bronze medal play-off against Scotland’s Letchidjio 12-2 at the Coventry Arena Wrestling Mat B on Saturday. This win was on the basis of technical superiority and we are immensely proud of her.
On Saturday evening, wrestler Pooja Gehlot made the country proud by winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. However, post winning she got all emotional and said ,
“I apologize to my compatriots. I wished that the National Anthem be played here (in Birmingham)… But I will learn from my mistakes, and work on them.”
#WATCH | India’s Pooja Gehlot gets emotional post winning a Bronze medal in the Women’s 50kg Freestyle Wrestling
“I apologise to my compatriots. I wished that the National Anthem be played here… But I will learn from my mistakes, and work on them,” says Wrestler Pooja Gehlot pic.twitter.com/LOHIMeMRHI
— ANI (@ANI) August 6, 2022
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PM Narendra Modi, congratulated Pooja in a heartwarming tweet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is often called ‘People’s PM’. While some may or may not agree with the saying one cannot deny that his recent tweet for wrestler Pooja Gehlot is winning everyone’s heart.
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Indian wrestler Pooja on winning bronze in the women’s 50kg category at CWG. He mentioned in the tweet that hers is a journey that is motivating for everyone. He boosted her morale as he tweeted
“Pooja, your medal calls for celebrations, not an apology. Your life journey motivates us, your success gladdens us. You are destined for great things ahead…keep shining! ⭐️”
Pooja, your medal calls for celebrations, not an apology. Your life journey motivates us, your success gladdens us. You are destined for great things ahead…keep shining! ⭐️ https://t.co/qQ4pldn1Ff
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2022
This tweet of PM Modi made on Sunday morning is being appreciated all over the internet.
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Modi’s tweet has not just been winning the hearts of Indians but also of people from neighboring lands like Pakistan!
While Pakistan may have its differences from India or PM Modi they are still appreciating the way our Prime Minister acknowledges Indian athletes.
This is how India projects their athletes. Pooja Gehlot won bronze and expressed sorrow as she was unable to win the Gold medal, and PM Modi responded to her.
Ever saw such message for Pakistan PM or President? Do they even know that Pakistani athletes are winning medals? #CWG22 https://t.co/kMqKKaju0M— Shiraz Hassan (@ShirazHassan) August 7, 2022
Dang. May not agree with his politics but this is an incredible thing for a head of state to say to a sportsperson..
— Dallas Cricket (@DallasCricket) August 7, 2022
You love him OR hate him but this one is the best and cuttest thing any athlete would like to hear… myself being an athlete I know how it feels and when grind so hard and have to satisfy yourself in less then top most position 💯 https://t.co/AOy0s3dbDj
— Prathama 🇮🇳 (@Prathama_35) August 7, 2022
This is what makes #PMmodi different from all other PMs we have had. He stands with our sportsmen like no one ever did.
We are proud of #PoojaGehlot. Even participating and training for such tough games is an achievement. You have won bronze. It’s a huge #success. https://t.co/bwDdR9ki1g
— Tarangini das 🇮🇳🚩 (@Tarangini_das47) August 7, 2022
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Such small gesture helps greatly in boosting the morale of any athlete….kudos to our PM @narendramodi for taking interest in sports and speaking to athletes https://t.co/TD65lA3VPS
— Ashish Mishra🇮🇳 (@Scorpion_Ashish) August 7, 2022
So far, India have won 45 medals at Birmingham 2022 CWG.Â
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