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India's medal tally at the Paris Olympics received a boost as Aman Sehrawat clinched the bronze medal in wrestling. The young grappler defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz by a score of 13-5 in the 57kg men's freestyle bronze medal match.
Aman Sehrawat Secures India's First Wrestling Medal at Paris Olympics
This victory marked a historic moment for Indian wrestling, with Sehrawat becoming the seventh Indian to win an Olympic medal in the sport. He joined an illustrious list of medalists including KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya.
Who is India’s bronze medallist wrestler Aman Sehrawat?
Aman Sehrawat's journey to Olympic glory is marked by remarkable achievements. He became the first Indian wrestler to clinch a gold medal at the U23 Wrestling Championships, showcasing his immense talent and potential.
Inspired by two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, Sehrawat overcame personal challenges, including the loss of his parents at a young age of 11. Under the care of his grandfather, Mangeram Sehrawat, he honed his skills at the prestigious Chhatrasal Stadium in Delhi, a breeding ground for Olympic champions. Sehrawat's consistent success, marked by multiple gold medals in various championships, solidified his position as a rising star in Indian wrestling.
Aman Sehrawat’s profile
- 19th Asian Games (2023) - Bronze
- 2023 Senior Asian Championships - Gold
- 2022 U23 World Championship - Gold
- 2022 U23 Asian Championship - Gold
- 2022 U20 Asian Championship - Bronze
- 2024 Ranking Series, Zagreb Open - Gold
- 2024 Ranking Series, Polyak Imre & Vargo Janos Memorial - Silver
- 2023 Ranking Series, Zagreb Open - Bronze
- 2022 Ranking Series, Zouhaier Sghaier - Silver
- 2022 Ranking Series, Yasar Dogu - Bronze
- 2022 Ranking Series, Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov – Silver
How Aman Sehrawat rocked Puerto Rican wrestler?
Aman Sehrawat's thrilling bronze medal match was a back-and-forth battle. The Puerto Rican, Cruz, struck first, but Sehrawat quickly countered to take the lead. The match was a seesaw affair, with both wrestlers trading points. Sehrawat ultimately pulled ahead, only to see Cruz regain the advantage. However, a determined Sehrawat fought back to secure a decisive victory and claim the bronze medal.
Aman Sehrawat's Impressive Olympic Debut
Aman Sehrawat, a young and promising Indian wrestler, made a significant impact at the Paris Olympics. Despite falling short in the semifinals against top-seeded Rei Higuchi of Japan, his journey to the bronze medal was marked by exceptional performances.
Sehrawat showcased his dominance in the early rounds, securing emphatic victories over Vladimir Egorov of North Macedonia and Zelimkhan Abakanov of Albania. His impressive run culminated in a hard-fought bronze medal match against Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz, which he won decisively.
With this victory, Sehrawat not only secured an individual medal but also continued India's impressive tradition of winning at least one wrestling medal at every Olympic Games since 2008.
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