Paris Olympics 2024: ‘I hope My Bronze Medal Will Inspire Young Generations,’ Says Aman Sehrawat

Paris: Aman Sehrawat, after securing a historic bronze medal in the fifty seven kg freestyle wrestling on his Olympic debut, desires the younger Indian wrestlers to take thought from his medal and work complicated in the sport.

The 21-year-ancient grappler’s victory, a 13-5 overcome Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz, brought India its first wrestling medal of the Video games.

Aman entered the Olympics with dreams of gold, but his bronze medal win is no less colossal. “I'm very blissful and I want to dedicate this medal to the u . s . a .. I wished to win gold but come what may grew to become overwhelmed in the semifinals but triumphing a medal on Olympic debut is special,” Aman told IANS.

“The day out which grew to become commenced by Sushil bhai (Sushil Kumar) in the Olympics has persevered for the u . s . a . and can proceed to boot too. I hope this medal will inspire the younger generations lower again in the u . s . a . who aspire to be Olympians. The wrestling culture in India is increasing very all at once and I agree with in due course we're capable to be bringing as many medals in Olympics,” he brought.

The Puerto Rican grappler took an early lead with a single-leg keep, placing Aman on the lower again foot. Then once extra, the younger Indian wrestler remained unfazed, at once regrouping and launching a collection of assaults centred on Cruz’s shoulders to attain reasons. Cruz momentarily regained the lead with a two-point pass, but Aman’s relentless pursuit of victory observed him wrest lower again management of the ordinary.

With just 37 seconds left on the clock, Aman showcased his technical superiority. He scored extra reasons, and as Cruz attempted a best-ditch pass, Aman capitalized, sealing his victory and securing the bronze medal.

Reflecting on his day out, Aman expressed his gratitude and stated the importance of his success. Yet, similtaneously he celebrated, his tales turned to the long time. “My next purpose may possibly be to objective even as for the 2028 Olympics and 2026 Asian Video games,” he declared,