Sushila Devi Likmabam was in superb form throughout the day, first beating Harriet Bonface of Malawi via ippon and then Priscilla Morand of Mauritius bagging an Ippon, the highest score possible in a judo match, to seal the victory.
The list of Individuals that congratulated Sushila Devi on Twitter includes PM Narendra Modi, Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu and Jagat Prakash Nadda, among others.
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The 27-year-old Judoka belongs to Heingang Mayai Leikai located in the Imphal East district. Born in 1995, she is the second oldest among four children. From the beginning, Sushila showed signs of a champion excelling in events ranging from local to the prestigious Commonwealth Games.
Here are a few of the reactions to Sushila Devi’s Silver Medal from Twitter:
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, said “Elated by the exceptional performance by Sushila Devi Likmabam. Congratulations to her on winning the Silver medal. She has demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience. Best wishes for her future endeavours.”
Elated by the exceptional performance by Shushila Devi Likmabam. Congratulations to her on winning the Silver medal. She has demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience. Best wishes for her future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/fZ5t49WjKV— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 1, 2022
The Vice-President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu shared his reaction to Sushila Devi’s performance on Twitter
What a gripping performance by Sushila Devi!Many congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in Women’s Judo (48 Kg) competition at @birminghamcg22. Her win will inspire several sportspersons and further interest in Judo. My best wishes for her bright future ahead. pic.twitter.com/otom4MnIZI— Vice President of India (@VPSecretariat) August 1, 2022
Gautam Gambhir took to Twitter, congratulating Sushila Devi’s exceptional performance
Exceptional performance Sushila Devi Likmabam! Congratulations India on the silver medal! ???????? pic.twitter.com/oVwhKLQ5eV— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 1, 2022
Jagat Prakash Nadda also took to Twitter, congratulating Sushila Devi for her medal, he said Congratulations to our Judoka Sushila Devi for bringing a silver medal at the CWG’22. Her performances throughout the tournament have been nothing short of a grand spectacle and this achievement is an outcome of it. The whole country is proud of you and your victory.
Congratulations to our Judoka Sushila Devi for bringing a silver medal at the CWG’22. Her performances throughout the tournament have been nothing short of a grand spectacle and this achievement is an outcome of it. The whole country is proud of you and your victory.#CWG2022 pic.twitter.com/3j6ZduJgm7— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) August 1, 2022
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