Aman Sehrawat Clinches Bronze in 57 kg Freestyle at Paris Olympics

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has won a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event during his Olympic debut at the Paris Olympics 2024. Defeating Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz with a 13-5 victory, Sehrawat marks India's first wrestling medal at these Games.

Indian grappler Aman Sehrawat has secured the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024, marking a significant achievement in his Olympic debut.

Sehrawat achieved a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz, becoming the first Indian wrestler to win a medal at the Paris Games. Expressing his disbelief and happiness, Sehrawat remarked that he initially aimed for gold but is satisfied with the bronze.

The 21-year-old mentioned his future goals, targeting the 2026 Asian Games and the 2028 Olympics. The match saw Aman overcoming an early lead by Cruz, ultimately securing victory with a demonstration of technical superiority.

(With inputs from agencies.)