New Delhi: Aman Sehrawat clinched a bronze medal, India’s first in wrestling at the Paris Olympics.
Dominating his 57 kg freestyle bout against Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz from start to finish, the 21-year-old Aman won 13-5.
It was a stunning victory for the Olympic debutant from Haryana’s Jhajjar district, especially after the mega disappointment faced by finalist Vinesh Phogat.
Watch the winning moment in the video shared by Union minister Kiren Rijiju on X:
With immense pride, I congratulate Aman Sehrawat on winning the Bronze Medal in Wrestling Men’s Freestyle 57 kg at the #ParisOlympics2024!
This remarkable achievement for Bharat reflects your exceptional perseverance & talent.
Your triumph is a testament to hard work &… pic.twitter.com/ZR9JZw1Sgz
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 9, 2024
India have won a wrestling medal at every Olympic Games since Beijing 2008.
India’s Paris tally went up to 6 — 1 silver and 5 bronze medals.
