Sonia congratulates Rio medallist Sakshi Malik

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday congratulated wrestler Sakshi Malik who clinched bronze to give India its first medal at the Rio Olympics.

Terming it a moment of pride and honour for India, Sonia Gandhi said, "Sakshi's extraordinary journey and success is inspiring."

Sakshi Malik clinched bronze in the Women's Freestyle 58kg category on Wednesday night.