New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday met Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia. and said he is a source of inspiration for youths.

Bringin laurels to India, Bajrang Punia, a freestyle wrestler from Haryana, won the bronze medal at his Olympic debut this year after beating Kazakhstan’s Daulet Niyazbekov. “Had the pleasure to meet Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia today at my residence," Kejriwal tweeted. Punia has made the country proud and is a source of inspiration for the Indian youth, he said.“Bajrang has brought glory to India and made us all proud. You are an inspiration to millions of youth," Kejriwal tweeted after the meeting at the chief minister’s residence at Delhi’s Civil Lines area.

Taking to Twitter, what was the Chief Minister said goes: "Had the pleasure to meet Olympic bronze medalist Bajrang Punia today at my residence. Bajrang has brought glory to India and made us all proud. You are an inspiration to millions of youth," Responding to Kejriwal's tweet Punia expressed his gratitude. "Nice to meet you @ArvindKejriwal Thank you sir for your cooperation," he tweeted.

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