After claiming the gold medal in the Commonwealth Games 2022, Sakshi Malik got emotional as soon as the national anthem played at the podium. The wrestler clinched India's third medal and sixth overall, in the wrestling category at the ongoing CWG 2022 as she defeated Ana Paula Godinez Gonzalez in the final of the women's freestyle 62 kg category.

She said, "This time I just wanted to win gold. I gave my best and I am very happy. I got emotional when the national anthem was played after my win."