Indian Cricket fraternity hails wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya as he bags silver at Tokyo Olympics 2020

On Thursday, India wrestler Ravi Kumar Dahiya scripted history after winning a silver medal in Men’s Freestyle 57 kg category in the ongoing Olympics 2020 in Tokyo. Dahiya faced Zavur Uguev but lost the final match.

It was India’s second silver in Tokyo Olympics. Earlier, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the silver medal in the competition.

Reacting to the news, the Indian cricket fraternity lauded Dahiya for his phenomenal effort in his debut Olympics. Senior Indian batsman Dinesh Karthik congratulated Dahiya for winning the prestigious medal.

“Congratulations #RaviKumarDahiya on a fantastic #Olympics debut by winning. You’re going to be an inspiration for many. Take a bow!,” tweeted Karthik.

Congratulations #RaviKumarDahiya on a fantastic #Olympics debut by winning🥈
You're going to be an inspiration for many 👏
Take a bow!#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/WBZxyvZCIx

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 5, 2021

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Dahiya for the power-packed performance in the final match.

“Superb effort, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, that was such a power packed performance. You gave your everything on the mat, and we are all very proud of you. Congratulations on the silver medal,” Tendulkar wrote on the micro-blogging website.

Superb effort, Ravi Kumar Dahiya, that was such a power packed performance. You gave your everything on the mat and we are all very proud of you. 🤼

Congratulations on the silver🥈medal.#Olympics #Tokyo2020 #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/IJXmashU2x

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 5, 2021

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh termed Dahiya as ‘pride of India’ while congratulating the wrestler.

“A breathtaking achievement by the pride of our nation #RaviKumarDahiya! Wrestled like a mighty warrior & did not give in at any point! This is what champions are made of! Congratulations!,” tweeted Yuvraj.

A breathtaking achievement by the pride of our nation #RaviKumarDahiya! Wrestled like a mighty warrior & did not give in at any point! This is what champions are made of! Congratulations! 🥈❤️ 🇮🇳 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/2UBvO143nD

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 5, 2021

Here is how others reacted:

A historic day. #RaviKumarDahiya , what a remarkable champion.
Second Indian Wrestler ever to win a Olympic Silver medal.
Fought like a warrior and has made the country proud. A champion we are so proud of. #Wrestling #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/SYoZOn2wsN

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 5, 2021

Congratulations #RaviDahiya on winning the #Silver medal. You put up a brilliant show champ! India 🇮🇳 is proud of you. #Wrestling #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020

— Prasidh Krishna (@prasidh43) August 5, 2021

Heartiest congratulations to Ravi Kumar Dahiya on winning the #silver in men's freestyle #Wrestling . You have made #INDIA 🇮🇳 proud!#Olympics #StrongerTogether @Tokyo2020 @Wrestling #CheerForIndia pic.twitter.com/k2vs6BWVTK

— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) August 5, 2021

He wrestled his heart out! Great performance!🇮🇳 #RaviKumarDahiya pic.twitter.com/y9TzSBkVzz

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 5, 2021

You have made the country proud.. congratulations on winning the #silver🇮🇳 #TeamIndia #TokyoOlympics2020 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/WjTo8nWLHn

— Gurkeerat Mann (@gurkeeratmann22) August 5, 2021

Thank you for giving us #silver we are proud of you #RaviKumarDahiya #Tokyo2020 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/zsCCb6W9rc

— Barinder Sran (@sranbarinder) August 5, 2021

What a terrific come back to fight after getting bitten by fellow fighter, this show how #RaviKumarDahiya was a tough fighter & got Silver to india 🇮🇳 Indeed a pride proud moment for 🇮🇳 jai hind @vijaylokapally @manujaveerappa @ianuragthakur @Tokyo2020 https://t.co/TkoVoL5mKt

— Sunil Joshi | ಸುನಿಲ್ ಜೋಶಿ (@SunilJoshi_Spin) August 5, 2021

Congratulations #Ravikumar for silver medal 🥈 #TokyoOlympics #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/95Wi7NLjYG

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) August 5, 2021

Congratulations #Ravikumar for silver medal 🥈 #TokyoOlympics #Wrestling pic.twitter.com/95Wi7NLjYG

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) August 5, 2021

Haar ke bhi jeetne Wale Ko #Ravikumar kehten hai! Hard luck Ravi but you fought so bravely. We are all proud of you. You will do better definitely. #Olympics

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 5, 2021

जहां न पहुंचे कई
वहा पहुंचे रवि!!
Ravi Kumar Dahiya: Olympic Silver Medalist!🙌🏻 #TeamIndia #Olympics #Wrestling #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/5AQQyJE3Ka

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) August 5, 2021

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