Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal for India in Paris Olympics 2024. Aman had defeated Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico 13-5 in the bronze medal match. Aman is the seventh Indian wrestler to win a medal in the Olympics. Before Aman, only KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia could achieve such a feat.
PM called Aman Sehrawat
Now Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Aman Sehrawat and congratulated him for this historic achievement. The PM said to Aman, ‘Many congratulations to you and best wishes for your bright future. You have filled the hearts of the entire country as per your name. There are very few players who make Chhatrasal Stadium their home. Your life is very inspiring for the countrymen. Firstly, you are the youngest athlete to win an Olympic medal.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Aman Sehrawat to congratulate him on winning the Bronze medal in the men’s freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024. pic.twitter.com/A2MGFYejEE
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2024
On the other hand, Aman Sehrawat promised PM Modi that he will definitely win the gold medal in the 2028 Olympics and he will work hard for it. Aman said that he gave his 100 percent. The hope was for gold but will definitely bring it in 2028. PM told Aman, ‘Your life is full of struggle. You remained steadfast even after losing your parents.
Aman’s journey has not been easy
Aman’s journey to winning bronze in the Paris Olympics has not been easy. Aman lost his parents at a young age. First, Aman’s mother died of a heart attack when he was 10 years old. Then about a year later, his father also passed away. After the tragic death of his parents, Aman was suffering from severe depression, so his grandfather Mangeram Sehrawat played an important role in helping him overcome it.
Amidst all this he continued his passion for wrestling. Aman came into limelight in 2021 by winning his first national championship title. Aman won the bronze medal in the 57 kg category in the 2022 Asian Games. Then won the gold medal in the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championship. In January 2024, he brought glory to the country by winning the gold medal in the Zagreb Open Wrestling Tournament. He was the only male wrestler from India to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
India has won 6 medals in Paris Olympics 2024, of which five are bronze and one silver. Firstly Manu Bhakar got bronze in 10 meter air pistol. Then Manu Bhakar also got the second bronze in the mixed team event. Sarabjot Singh was also in the team with him. Swapnil Kusale won the third bronze medal in men’s 50 meter rifle three position shooting. Then the hockey team won the bronze medal and Neeraj Chopra won the silver medal. Now Aman hoisted the Indian tricolor in Paris.