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He spoke to Punia after his win and lauded him for his determination and hard work that earned him this accomplishment, officials said.
In a tweet, Modi added, “Delightful news from #Tokyo2020! Spectacularly fought @BajrangPunia. Congratulations to you for your accomplishment, which makes every Indian proud and happy.”
Bajrang”s smart attacking moves made him a 8-0 winner against Kazakhstan”s Daulet Niyazbekov, netting him a bronze medal.