“My son has realized my dream,” said Bajrang Punia’s father Balwan Singh, holding back tears of joy after the star Indian wrestler clinched a Bronze at the Tokyo Olympics.
“I had told you in the morning that he will not return without a medal. He has realized my dream by winning the medal,” said Balwan Singh told reporters.
Bajrang’s family watched the proceedings Live on TV along with scores of journalists and once the wrestler ended the bout, Balwan Singh was overwhelmed with emotions.
“Bajrang has made the country proud..I cannot tell you how happy I am feeling,” he said.
“My heart says he will win,” said the wrestler’s mother, shortly before the event got underway, and her joy knew no bounds after her son tasted victory.