Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat clinches bronze; India’s medal tally reaches 6
Paris Olympics 2024: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has made the nation proud by securing a bronze medal in the Men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling category at the Paris Olympics 2024. With this achievement, India's total medal tally at the Games has risen to 6, marking a significant milestone in the country's Olympic journey.
The 21-year-old Indian wrestler clinched a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz to clinch the bronze medal. Aman brought India's first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 in his debut Olympic Games.
Aman Sehrawat becomes the 6th Indian wrestler to medal at the Olympics.
The match began with the Puerto Rican wrestler taking control by securing Aman's leg and pushing him out of the blue zone, earning the first point. However, Aman quickly responded by targeting Darian's shoulders, forcing him out of the zone and scoring two points.
Darian Toi regained the lead by capturing Aman's legs and securing two more points. As the first three minutes concluded, Aman managed to take the lead once more in the bronze medal bout.
With just 37 seconds left in the match, Aman secured two additional points, putting him on the brink of winning with technical superiority. Despite a last-ditch effort by Darian, he conceded another point in the end.
Earlier in the semi-final, Aman faced a tough challenge against Japan's Rei Higuchi. The Japanese wrestler dominated the match, defeating Aman with a swift 10-0 victory by technical superiority, advancing to the gold medal match. Despite this setback, Aman had another opportunity to compete for the bronze medal.
Aman reached the semi-finals after a dominant performance, securing a 12-0 victory by technical superiority against Albania's Zelimkhan Abakanov. He earned his first point due to Abakanov's passivity and followed up with a takedown to lead 3-0 in the first period. In the second period, Aman showcased his skills, securing his place in the final four.
Earlier on Thursday, Aman advanced to the quarter-finals by defeating former European champion Vladimir Egorov with a commanding 10-0 win by technical superiority.
Aman Sehrawat’s triumph is not just a personal victory but also a source of inspiration for aspiring wrestlers across the country. His achievement will undoubtedly motivate many young athletes to pursue their dreams and aim for the highest honors in the sport.
- With inputs from agencies
