Just 21 years of age but playing like an expert, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has delivered a dominant performance against Russia’s Zelimkhan Abakarov in the quarters of the Paris Olympics 2024. Competing in the 57kg freestyle event, he won with an 11-0 score. This Indian superstar has now reached the semifinals and is rightly considered just one move away from a medal.
In recent days, there have been many developments involving Indian wrestlers at the Paris Olympics, particularly the case of Vinesh Phogat, who was just one match away from gold but got disqualified. However, this 21-year-old is all set to create magic. As his performance and roar reach every Indian household from Paris, let’s take a closer look at the article to learn more about Aman Sehrawat.
Who is Aman Sehrawat?
Coming from Haryana, Aman Sehrawat came into prominence in recent years, especially after winning gold at the Asian Cadet Championship in 2019. Just last year, in 2023, he secured another gold medal at the Asian Championship in Astana by defeating Almaz Smanbekov of Kyrgyzstan with a 9-4 scoreline. Known for his consistency, he is experiencing a career high, having almost dominated every tournament to date, whether it’s the Grand Prix or the Asian Championship.
Sehrawat earned his ticket to the Paris Olympics after beating Chongsong Han of Korea 12-2 in the semifinals of the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers held in May in Istanbul. In red-hot form, he will be looking to secure a medal on his Olympic debut.
