India’s Olympic journey continues at the Paris Games 2024, with grappler Aman Sehrawat vying for a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg wrestling event. Sehrawat’s hopes of a gold medal were dashed in the semifinals by Japanese top-seed Rei Higuchi, who dominated the bout with a 10-0 victory.
Undeterred, Sehrawat will now face Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz in the bronze medal match on Friday. The 21-year-old Indian had impressed in the earlier rounds, securing victories against formidable opponents. However, Higuchi’s superior technique and experience proved too much for Sehrawat in the semifinals.
In other events, the Indian women’s 4x400m relay team will compete in Round 1 at 2:10pm, while the men’s 4x400m relay team will take to the track at 2:35pm. In golf, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will represent India in the women’s individual event, starting at 12:30pm.
India’s medal hopes remain alive, with Sehrawat’s bronze medal match being a crucial opportunity to add to the country’s tally. The young wrestler will be determined to make the most of this chance and secure a podium finish for India.
