It was India's fourth wrestling medal in Olympic history with KD Jadhav (1952) and Yogeshwar Dutt (2012) being the previous winners.
With Sushil's silver, India ended its London Games campaign with six medals -- its best ever show at the biggest sports extravaganza.
India had hoped to add a gold to its kitty when Sushil Kumar reached the final but his Japanese rival, an Asian Games champion, prevailed with his stout defence. Nevertheless he recorded his name in sports history annals of the country by becoming the first ever sportsperson to win back-to-back individual Olympic medals, having won a bronze at the 2008 Beijing Games. Keep it up Sushil Kumar, you have mad e the country proud.
Sushil has made India proud. He along with the Indian Olympic team has proven that heroes don't just come from Bollywood movies and cricket alone. I wish all the best for our Olympic team for the future. All those who wish to poison our happiness will say stuff, let us not lend them our ears.
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