New Delhi: Aman Sehrawat bags India’s first wrestling medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 as the sport continues to flourish by leaps and bounds. On Friday, Aman defeated Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico 13-5 in the bronze medal playoff of the men’s 57kg freestyle at the Champ-de-Mars Arena.
The 21-year-old continued India’s medal streak at the Olympics, particularly after the heartbreak of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification in women’s 50kg event ahead of the gold medal match due to overweight. But Aman’s success will bring joy to the wrestling fraternity as well as the Indian sports fans in the country.
At just 21 years and 24 days, Aman became the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the charge to congratulate the prodigious talent.
“More pride thanks to our wrestlers! Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat,” the PM wrote on his X handle.
More pride thanks to our wrestlers!
Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2024
शाबास अमन सहरावत भाई! इस शानदार पहलवान को ब्रॉन्ज मेडल की बधाई दीजिए।
अमन कमाल खेले हो भाई
भारत की कुश्ती कभी भी (2008 के बाद से) ओलंपिक से खाली हाथ वापस नहीं आती। 🥉🇮🇳🫡 pic.twitter.com/CefefOZp18
— Bajrang Punia 🇮🇳 (@BajrangPunia) August 9, 2024
The Eiffel Tower may be iconic, but Aman Sehrawat’s Paris Olympic bronze medal 🥉 is the real symbol of Parisian excellence!
Congratulations, champion! pic.twitter.com/4UgbSALtk7
— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) August 9, 2024
With immense pride, I congratulate Aman Sehrawat on winning the Bronze Medal in Wrestling Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the #ParisOlympics2024!
This remarkable achievement for Bharat reflects your exceptional perseverance & talent.
Your triumph is a testament to hard work &… pic.twitter.com/ZR9JZw1Sgz
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 9, 2024
A sixth medal for India! Another bronze 🥉 this time for Aman Sehrawat in wrestling . Well done young man! 5 bronzes and a silver.. IF only those five 4th place finishes had ended in medals we would be in double digits for the first time in our Olympic Games history. So near yet…
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) August 9, 2024
Aman Sehrawat my boy ,you respected the legacy of Ravi Dahiya. 💯
Bronze it is 🥉
— 🎭 (@heyyyitsgill) August 9, 2024
BRONZE MEDAL FOR 21-YEAR-OLD AMAN SEHRAWAT….!!!! 🥉
– History created by Aman in his first Olympics 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DxDTv5Xbws
— narendra _chourhary_08 (@naren___08) August 9, 2024
At just 21, Aman Sehrawat has claimed a bronze for India at the Paris Olympics! A rising star and a true champion in the making 🇮🇳🥉
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) August 9, 2024
We have a wrestling medal!! 😭💪🏻
Aman Sehrawat, you beauty 🤌🏻#wrestling #OlympicGames
— Rasika (@rasikaaaaa_) August 9, 2024
Aman Sehrawat continues legacy of Chhatrasal
Aman Sehrawat is the product of New Delhi’s Chhatrasal akhara renowned to produce Olympic medallists. He joins the likes of double-Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya to account for an Olympic medal from the iconic wrestling facility.
Aman was the lone Indian male wrestler to qualify for the Paris Olympics, this journey also involved a win against his mentor Ravi Dahiya in a trail bout before the Asian Olympic Qualifier event.
At just 21 years and 24 days, Aman became the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the charge to congratulate the prodigious talent. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
