Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia kicked off India’s medal count at the 2018 Asian Games with a gold medal. The Indian registered an 11-8 victory over Japan’s Takatani Daichi in the men’s free-stye 65kg final.
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Unfortunately, a ‘rusty’ Sushil lost his last chance to add an Asiad gold to his collection of medals after losing his qualification bout 3-5 to Bahrain’s Adam Batirov in the 74kg category.
Here is how social media reacted to Punia’s gold medal winning bout.
Wonderful news from the #AsianGames2018. 1st gold. #BajrangPunia . Hopefully first of many.
Congrats #BajrangPunia Wins India's First Gold Medal In Men's Wrestling Freestyle 65kg.
Heartiest Congratulations #BajrangPunia Wins India's First Gold Medal In Men's Wrestling Freestyle 65kg. Jai hind 🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
https://twitter.com/sugandha85/status/1031244707303550976
Proud of you #BajrangPunia ..........you did it.....
#BajrangPunia Congratulations @BajrangPunia for making us proud and making our flag fly high #AsianGames2018 winning Gold in Men's Freestyle 65 kg category.
https://twitter.com/PalkarPravin/status/1031244410716086273
Congratulations #BajrangPunia for Winning first gold medal in the #AsianGames2018 after defeating Takatani Daichi of Japan in the men's Wrestling Freestyle 65 kg. Amazing victory!! Proud moment for all Indians.
