Asian Games: B-Town commends ‘Golden Girl’ Vinesh Phogat

Updated:7 years, 2 months ago

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): From Megastar Amitabh bachchan to Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan, stars have come in unison to congratulate the ‘Golden Girl’, Vinesh Phogat for her achievement in the 2018 Asian Games wrestling Category. She bagged a gold medal in women’s 50kg freestyle wrestling category. The 23-year-old thrashed her Japanese rival Yuki Irie to become the first female gold medal winner at the Asiad. Big B took to twitter to congratulate Phogat and said she made everyone proud. Aamir Khan praised Vinesh by reiterating his famous dialogue from the movie ‘Dangal’, a film based on the Phogat family. He wrote, “Congratulations Vinesh for winning the gold in the Asian Games. We are all so proud of you. Love, Aamir and the team of Dangal. Mhaari Chhoyian chhoron se kam hai ke!” Akshay Kumar posted, “Congratulations, Golden Girl, @Phogat_Vinesh for creating history by becoming the first Indian women wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games! More power to you. Varun Dhawan wrote, “Congratulations Vinesh felt great pride watching you receive your gold medal. Truly #madeinindia #AsianGame2018. Preity Zinta: “Congratulations to Wrester @Phogat_Vinesh for winning a gold medal at the #AsianGames2018 #50kgFreestyle #VineshPhogat. Farhan Akhtar: Congratulations to #VineshPhogat for striking Gold in women's wresting. #AsianGame2018

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Asian Games: B-Town commends ‘Golden Girl’ Vinesh Phogat

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