Sakshi Malik’s parents felicitated in assembly

NEW DELHI: The parents of Rio bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, 23, were felicitated in the Delhi assembly on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: The parents of Rio bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, 23, were felicitated in the Delhi assembly on Tuesday.

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AAP MLA from Chandni Chowk, Alka Lamba, moved a motion of thanks and congratulated Malik’s father Sukhbir, mother Sudesh and coach Shyam Budaki for inspiring every Indian.

“She (Malik’s mother) was sharing her experience of how she got the (job) offer letter the day Sakshi was born. In a country, where girl child is killed in womb, such examples are inspirational,” said Lamba.

Other MLAs praised the dedication of Sakshi’s parents.

Malik and silver medallist shuttler PV Sindhu are expected to visit the Delhi assembly soon, where the Delhi government will give there ward money announced to them. Sisodia had visited the wrestler’s parents in Haryana’s Rohtak and announced an award of Rs 1 crore for Sakshi Malik.

Sakshi bagged the medal in the 58kg category, pulling off a dramatic 8-5 victory in the play-off bout, becoming India’s first female wrestler to win an Olympic medal.