The incredible Sakshi Malik, who brought home a bronze medal for wrestling at the 2016 Rio Olympics is engaged to fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian. As per a report in Hindustan Times, Satyawart, won his first bronze medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
The two met and fell in love during the various wrestling tournaments they participated in. The groom’s father Satyavan Pehelwan is an Arjuna Awardee himself. Here’s what he said about this engagement –
It was a private function. Only the families of the to-be bride and groom attended the event and it went very well.
After winning the medal at Rio, Sakshi had also spoken about how supportive Satyawart has always been –
He is very supportive and thinks of my dreams as his own.
The wedding date has not been confirmed as of now due to their busy schedules. Congratulations you two!