Aman Sehrawat, a debutant at the Paris Olympics, secured a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling category on August 9, 2024. This victory not only marked India’s first wrestling medal at the Paris Games but also contributed to the country’s tally of five bronze medals. Aman Sehrawat triumphed over Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico with a decisive score of 13-5 at the Champ de Arena, cementing his place in Olympic history.
The 21-year-old wrestler’s remarkable achievement was met with widespread acclaim from Bollywood celebrities. Ranveer Singh took to Instagram to celebrate Aman Sehrawat’s success, posting a picture of the wrestler with the caption, “Haryane ka sher (Lion of Haryana),” complemented by lion and flexed biceps emojis. Similarly, Kareena Kapoor congratulated Aman Sehrawat with a festive emoji-laden post, while Mira Rajput Kapoor added a third place medal emoji to her message of praise.
Deepika Padukone also marked the occasion by sharing Aman Sehrawat’s picture on her Instagram stories, and Huma Qureshi expressed her admiration with a post stating, “Congratulations Aman Sehrawat #Bronze Star.”
Aman Sehrawat dedicated his bronze medal to his late parents and to the nation. Reflecting on his journey, he shared, “My parents always wanted me to be a wrestler. They didn’t know anything about the Olympics, but they wanted me to be a wrestler. I dedicate this medal to my parents and to the nation.” The young athlete, who lost his parents at the age of 11, has become the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal, adding a significant chapter to India’s sports legacy.
