Aman Sehrawat Gets Bronze For India At The Olympics 2024

Aman Sehrawat gets bronze for India at the Olympics 2024. Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat etched his name in history on August 9th, clinching India's sixth medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a hard-fought bronze in the men's 57 kg wrestling event. This victory also marked India's eighth Olympic medal in wrestling, solidifying the sport's enduring strength for the nation.

Sehrawat's triumph came against Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a thrilling bronze medal match. The bout was a tight affair with Cruz initially taking a 1-0 lead. Sehrawat quickly retaliated, securing a takedown to lead 2-1. The match remained fiercely contested, with both wrestlers showcasing aggressive tactics. Cruz briefly regained the lead at 3-2, but Sehrawat fought back to reclaim it at 4-3.

Sehrawat maintained his relentless attack, extending his lead to 10-5. In the final minute, he completely dominated Cruz, ultimately securing a decisive 13-5 victory to claim the bronze medal.

A jubilant Sehrawat, after the match, dedicated his victory to his family and the nation, saying, "Although the scores were level initially, I managed to gain an advantage as the bout progressed. This win is for my mother, father, and all of India."

Sehrawat's journey to the bronze medal was marked by both triumphs and setbacks. He recorded impressive victories over Vladimir Egorov (North Macedonia) and Zelimkhan Abakarov (Albania), securing technical superiority in both matches. However, he faced a tough defeat against Japan's Rei Higuchi, conceding a 10-point lead.

At 21 years old, Sehrawat was the lone male representative of India's wrestling contingent in Paris. Notably, India has maintained a remarkable tradition of winning at least one wrestling medal in every Olympics since 2008. This year, despite Vinesh Phogat's disqualification after securing a medal, Sehrawat's victory ensured the continuation of this impressive streak.