Paris Olympics 2024: How did Aman Sehrawat shine in his first Olympics? He made these 3 special records in his name

Paris Olympics 2024: India won the sixth medal in Paris India has won the sixth medal in the Paris Olympics, including one silver and 5 bronze. A day earlier, Neeraj Chopra won silver in javelin throw. At the same time, shooters have given 3 bronze.

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat, who won bronze for India in Paris Olympics 2024, is in the news. On the 9th day of these games, i.e. on Friday, he defeated Darian Toi Cruz of Puerto Rico in the freestyle 57kg category in a one-sided manner by 13-5. In this way, Aman became India’s youngest Olympic medalist at the age of 21 years and 24 days and created history. This time it is also India’s first medal in wrestling. Aman carried forward the legacy of Indian wrestlers, the foundation of which was laid by KD Jadhav in 1952 by winning bronze. Indian wrestlers have won medals in the 5th consecutive Olympic Games.

Before the bronze medal, Aman’s weight had increased to more than 61 kg, but Aman and his coach reduced his weight by 4.6 KG in just 10 hours. After losing the first point in the medal match, he adopted an aggressive stance and tired out the opponent wrestler. In the second round, Aman scored 7 points and won the bronze in a one-sided manner. With this victory, Aman has made three special records in his name.

How did Aman Sehrawat create history?

First of all, let’s know how Aman created history. Aman has become the youngest Olympic medalist of the country. He won bronze at the age of 21 years and 24 days. Before him, this record was in the name of PV Sindhu, who won silver at the Rio Olympics at the age of 21 years, 1 month and 14 days.

First record- got the first medal in wrestling

She has given India its first medal in wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024. Earlier, Vinesh Phogat had reached the finals, but due to being disqualified, she has not got a medal yet.

Second record- India got medal in 5th consecutive Olympics

He became the wrestler who won a wrestling medal for the country in the 5th consecutive Olympics. Sushil Kumar won bronze in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Third record – won the 8th medal in wrestling

In the history of Olympics, India got its 8th medal in wrestling. KD Jadhav was the first to win a medal in wrestling in 1952. Since then, India has won 8 medals in wrestling, including 2 silver and 6 bronze.