Aman Sehrawat Secures Bronze in Olympic Wrestling, Continues India's Medal Streak

Aman Sehrawat, a 21-year-old Indian wrestler, won the men's 57kg freestyle bronze medal at the Olympics. He defeated Darian Toi Cruz, ensuring India maintains its wrestling medal streak. Despite other competitors missing out, Sehrawat's performance brings the Indian tally closer to the Tokyo Games' record.

In a defining moment for Indian wrestling, Aman Sehrawat clinched the men's 57kg freestyle bronze medal at the Olympics on Friday, delivering a decisive win over Darian Toi Cruz. This victory revived spirits within the Indian wrestling camp, which has been recently marred by numerous controversies.

Sehrawat, at just 21 years old and already a world champion at the U-23 level, was the only male wrestler from India to qualify for the Paris Games. He did not disappoint, dominating the bronze play-off held at Champ de Mars Arena with a 13-5 scoreline.

The sport of wrestling has yielded an Olympic medal for India since 2008. Sehrawat's efforts not only uphold this tradition but also contribute to India's sixth medal this tournament, inching closer to the Tokyo Games' haul of seven medals.

(With inputs from agencies.)