Published 07:03 IST, August 26th 2024

'Preparing for Gold': Aman Sehrawat Sets Sights on the Top Prize After Bronze Medal Win at Paris

Aman Sehrawat expressed his delight at the reception he received and revealed his next big goal following his bronze medal finish in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat with his bronze medal | Image: PTI
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After coming off a historic campaign at Paris Olympics, Aman Sehrawat is more pumped up than ever as he successfully clinched bronze medal with his hard-fought effort in freestyle boxing category. Wrestler me country proud after he bagged sole medal for wrestling contingent. Sehrawat isn't looking to stop, as he is alrey gearing up for next big challenge in his budding wrestling career. He intends to change colour of medal and eyes to be a part of next Olympics in Los Angeles.

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Bronze Medalist Aman Sehrawat Eyes Top Spot at Upcoming 2028 Olympics in LA

Aman Sehrawat recently paid a visit to his hometown in Dighal village of Jhajjar, Haryana, where his bronze medal win at Paris Olympics was celebrated with pomp and zeal. Indian freestyle wrestler expressed his delight over welcome he received and also revealed what his next big aim was: Sehrawat aimed to change colour of medal from bronze to gold.

"We are feeling very good as we are getting a warm welcome from people here... I am preparing for gold in 2028..." Wrestler Aman Sehrawat said to ANI.

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Freestyle Wrestler Sehrawat looked like a worthy opponent when he reached semi-final and was in hunt for ultimate prize. But Japan's Rei Higuchi turned out superior one as he overwhelmed Sehrawat with a 10-0 win by technical superiority. But Aman Sehrawat still h a chance to win a medal as he was in line for bronze medal match.

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21-year-old Wrestler faced off against Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in bronze medal fight. While Perto Rican dominated in initial stages, Aman Sehrawat pulled off a stellar comeback to overthrow his opponent and take le. In a desperate attempt, Cruz tried to fight back but conceded a point, handing entire vantage to Aman. Sehrawat pulled off a win with a 13-5 le and clinched coveted bronze medal in Men's 57kg freestyle wrestling event. Aman Sehrawat is now India's seventh wrestler to win a medal at Olympic Games.

07:03 IST, August 26th 2024