Aman Sehrawat wins bronze in freestyle wrestling in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and cricketers react

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!🥉Aman Sehrawat, your performance in the bronze medal match was top-notch! You have battled through every adversity, and despite the struggles, you’ve come out on top. The entire nation is proud of you, Aman! 🇮🇳#Paris2024 || #Olympics… pic.twitter.com/FiINEGEk62

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 9, 2024

Medal ah gya 🥉🇮🇳 #AmanSehrawat congratulations Bhai ❤️🇮🇳#ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/Leyhxn5FXP

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) August 9, 2024

Another 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐙𝐄 🥉 for 🇮🇳

𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐙𝐄 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠! So so proud! Well done brother 🤼#Paris2024#Olympics #wrestling pic.twitter.com/g6t2u2chET

— 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

— 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

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 9, 2024

First Olympic medal at just 21! Superb performance #AmanSehrawat 🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/pzrnQpO4L0

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 9, 2024

The agility and strength shown by #AmanSehrawat got us the 6th medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 🇮🇳
What a clutch champ 🔥🥉#Wrestling #Paris2024 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/1S2DmXIoKx

— Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987) August 9, 2024

Aman clinches bronze for India, Your determination shines through all #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/bZ1PonuCEw

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 9, 2024

Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for clinching the Bronze at the #Paris2024 Olympics! you have made history as India’s 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,… pic.twitter.com/PqMb3uzXdB

— 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. 🥉🇮🇳 #ParisOlympics2024… pic.twitter.com/xYrEhvyN2C

— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) August 9, 2024