'Thanks To Our Wrestlers!': PM Modi Pens Heartfelt Post For Aman Sehrawat After He Wins Bronze

Paris Olympics 2024: Aman Sehrawat has made history in Paris by becoming the youngest ever Indian Olympic medallist. The 21-year-old Indian grappler defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz 13-5 to clinch the historic bronze. Aman has taken India's medal to six after his win over Cruz. So far India have won five bronze and one silver.

PM Modi Congratulates Sehrawat

Soon After Aman Sehrawat clinched the bronze medal, PM Modi took to his X (formerly known) as Twitter account and penned down a heartfelt note for Sehrawat. 'More pride thanks to our wrestlers! Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat.', wrote PM Modi.

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Record Breaking Feat For Aman Sehrawat

Grappler Aman Sehrawat became India's youngest ever Olympic medallist by clinching the 57kg free-style category bronze less than a month after his 21st birthday to complete a memorable Games debut and lift the sagging spirits of the controversy-hit national wrestling contingent here on Friday.

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Sehrawat, who turned 21 on July 16, notched up a commanding 13-5 win over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a high-intensity third-place contest. Before him, the celebrated P V Sindhu held the title of being India's youngest Olympic podium finisher after she claimed a silver in the 2016 Games at the age of 21 years, one month and 14 days.

Sehrawat has not even completed a month since turning 21. His effort helped India win its sixth medal and move closer to the Tokyo Games tally of seven.

The country has so far secured one silver and five bronze, including today's medal. "It's been a long time since I won a medal for my country. I had to do something about it. I would like to say to the people of India that I will definitely win a gold for you in 2028," the youngster, who was raised by his grandfather after losing his parents as a child, said after his triumph.

(With PTI Inputs)