In the men’s 57 kg Freestyle Wrestling competition at the Paris Olympics on Friday, August 9, at the Champ de Arena, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat brought honour to his nation by winning the bronze medal. In the ongoing global event, this ended up becoming India’s sixth medal.
At the age of 21 years and 24 days, Sehrawat accomplished the incredible accomplishment of becoming the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal. He exceeded 21 years, 1 month, and 14 days old PV Sindhu, who took home the silver medal at the 2016 Olympics. It’s interesting to note that at the Paris Summer Games, Sehrawat was the youngest male wrestler.
Sehrawat won the Brone medal after defeating Darian Doi Cruz of Puerto Rico. Tuesday’s matchup between him and the top-seeded Japanese wrestler, Rei Higuchi, ended in a loss. India has won medals in wrestling at the Olympic Games every year since 2008 thanks to the latest accomplishment of the Birohar native.
Only one male wrestler from India, the U-23 world champion, qualified for the Paris Games. On Friday, he presented the history script to his pupils. India is about to match its remarkable medal total from the Tokyo Games, where their athletes won seven medals in all, thanks to Sehrawat’s achievement. Neeraj Chopra earned silver in the men’s javelin throw, while he claimed the fifth Bronze medal for India at the current Olympics.
Following this magnificent victory, Sehrawat, overcome with emotion, dedicated his medal to his parents, whom he lost when he was only eleven years old.
“My parents have always desired for me to wrestle.” They were unaware about the Olympics, but they were certain that I would become a wrestler. Business Today cited him as stating, “I dedicate this medal to my parents and to the nation.”
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The young player received congratulations from the cricket community on ‘X’, formerly Twitter, following his incredible accomplishment.
Here’s how cricketer fraternity reacted to Aman Sehrawat’s feat on X
What a way to earn your first Olympic medal!๐ฅAman Sehrawat, your performance in the bronze medal match was top-notch! You have battled through every adversity, and despite the struggles, youโve come out on top. The entire nation is proud of you, Aman! ๐ฎ๐ณ#Paris2024 || #Olympicsโฆ pic.twitter.com/FiINEGEk62
โ Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 9, 2024
Medal ah gya ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ณ #AmanSehrawat congratulations Bhai โค๏ธ๐ฎ๐ณ#ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/Leyhxn5FXP
โ Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) August 9, 2024
Another ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฅ for ๐ฎ๐ณ
๐๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฐ๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ! So so proud! Well done brother ๐คผ#Paris2024#Olympics #wrestling pic.twitter.com/g6t2u2chET
โ MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 9, 2024
Congratulations #AmanSehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. Only 21, sky is the limit for Aman. pic.twitter.com/FuO5ow5jO5
โ VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 9, 2024
Shabaash! Congratulations #AmanSehrawat for the wrestling bronze at Paris Olympics. You have made us all so proud. pic.twitter.com/573uGCj03q
โ Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 9, 2024
First Olympic medal at just 21! Superb performance #AmanSehrawat ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/pzrnQpO4L0
โ Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 9, 2024
The agility and strength shown by #AmanSehrawat got us the 6th medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 ๐ฎ๐ณ
What a clutch champ ๐ฅ๐ฅ#Wrestling #Paris2024 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/1S2DmXIoKxโ Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987) August 9, 2024
Aman clinches bronze for India, Your determination shines through all #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/bZ1PonuCEw
โ DK (@DineshKarthik) August 9, 2024
Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for clinching the Bronze at the #Paris2024 Olympics! you have made history as Indiaโs youngest Olympic medalist at just 21. Your resilience and determination have added another medal to our tally and filled the nation with pride. Keep shining,โฆ pic.twitter.com/PqMb3uzXdB
โ Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 9, 2024
Well done, AmanSehrawat! Proud of your remarkable performance and bronze medal in your debut #Olympics. Your strength and determination are unparalleled. At just 21, what you’ve achieved is truly commendable. Wishing you all the best for the future. ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ณ #ParisOlympics2024โฆ pic.twitter.com/xYrEhvyN2C
โ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (@MdShami11) August 9, 2024
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