Aman Sehrawat gifted India its first medal in wrestling by clinching a coveted bronze in the Paris Olympics. Aman Sehrawat flattened Puerto Rican Darian Toi Cruz 13-5 in the 57kg men’s freestyle bronze medal match on August 9. With this India recorded its sixth medal in the Paris Olympics. The 21-year-old Aman also became the youngest Indian to win Olympic medal.
At the age of 21 years and 24 days, he shattered PV Sindhu’s record of 21 years, one month and 14 days when she bagged the silver medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Aman Sehrawat shines with bronze medal in Paris Olympics
Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal match was a closely contested affair. Cruz gained an early advantage, scoring the first point. However, Sehrawat quickly responded, taking a 2-1 lead. The match continued to ebb and flow, with both wrestlers exchanging points. Sehrawat eventually pulled ahead with a score of 6-3. In the final round, Cruz regained the lead by pinning Sehrawat, but the Indian wrestler fought back to reclaim the advantage with a score of 8-5. With time running out, Sehrawat extended his lead to 13-5, securing the bronze medal.
India's Wrestling Legacy Continues
Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal added to India's rich history in Olympic wrestling. He became the seventh Indian wrestler to win an Olympic medal, joining a prestigious list that includes KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya.
Aman Sehrawat's Impressive Olympic Run
Young Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat made a strong impression at the Paris Olympics, showcasing his talent on the world stage. Despite ultimately falling short in the semifinals against top-seeded Rei Higuchi of Japan, Aman's journey to that point was commendable.
The young wrestler had earlier dominated his opponents, securing a decisive 10-0 victory over Vladimir Egorov of North Macedonia in the Round of 16. He followed this up with a dominant 12-0 technical superiority win over Albania's Zelimkhan Abakanov in the quarterfinals.
Aman's qualification for the Olympics was a testament to his hard work and determination. He defeated seasoned campaigner Ravi Dahiya, the silver medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, to secure his Olympic berth. With Aman's bronze medal, India extended its impressive record of winning at least one wrestling medal at every Olympic Games since 2008.
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