Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has been showered with congratulations from across the cricket community after winning a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024. His victory marks a significant achievement for India, bringing home the country’s sixth medal of the Olympic Games.
Celebratory messages for Aman Sehrawat flood social media
Prominent figures from the cricketing world, including fast bowler Mohammed Shami and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir, took to social media to express their admiration and congratulations. Shami tweeted, “Well done, AmanSehrawat! Proud of your remarkable performance and bronze medal in your debut #Olympics. Your strength and determination are unparalleled. At just 21, what you’ve achieved is truly commendable. Wishing you all the best for the future.”
Gambhir also joined in the celebrations, commending Sehrawat’s remarkable performance and dedication. His message resonated with fans and cricketers alike, emphasizing the importance of such achievements in inspiring future generations.
“First Olympic medal at just 21! Superb performance #AmanSehrawat,” wrote Gambhir.
A historic win for India
Sehrawat’s journey to the podium included a decisive victory over Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz, where he won with a score of 13-5. This win not only secured him the bronze but also broke the all-time Olympic record for India previously held by badminton star PV Sindhu.
Sehrawat, 21, is now the youngest Indian to win a medal at the Olympic Games.
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The wrestler’s victory is seen as a testament to the growing prowess of Indian athletes on the global stage.
With the Olympics still ongoing, Sehrawat’s bronze medal serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for aspiring athletes across the nation, showcasing the potential of Indian sports talent on the world stage.
Here are the reactions:
Well done, AmanSehrawat! Proud of your remarkable performance and bronze medal in your debut #Olympics. Your strength and determination are unparalleled. At just 21, what you've achieved is truly commendable. Wishing you all the best for the future. ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ณ #ParisOlympics2024โฆ pic.twitter.com/xYrEhvyN2C
— ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ (@MdShami11) August 9, 2024
Shabaash! Congratulations #AmanSehrawat for the wrestling bronze at Paris Olympics. You have made us all so proud. pic.twitter.com/573uGCj03q
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 9, 2024
Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for clinching the Bronze at the #Paris2024 Olympics! you have made history as Indiaโs youngest Olympic medalist at just 21. Your resilience and determination have added another medal to our tally and filled the nation with pride. Keep shining,โฆ pic.twitter.com/PqMb3uzXdB
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) August 9, 2024
What a way to earn your first Olympic medal!๐ฅAman Sehrawat, your performance in the bronze medal match was top-notch! You have battled through every adversity, and despite the struggles, youโve come out on top. The entire nation is proud of you, Aman! ๐ฎ๐ณ#Paris2024 || #Olympicsโฆ pic.twitter.com/FiINEGEk62
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 9, 2024
Winning a medal at the Olympics at just 21 is no small feat. Hats off to you, Aman Sehrawat, for securing our first wrestling medal at #Paris2024! ๐ฅ
Your dedication and fighting spirit have brought honour to India. This is just the beginning of your remarkable journey! ๐ฎ๐ณโฆ pic.twitter.com/9AM6GoyHLT
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) August 10, 2024
Here comes our 6th Medal ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
Huge congrats to Aman Sehrawat for making history as the first Indian wrestler to secure a medal at the Paris Games! On his Olympic debut, he grabs Bronze with flair.
He also becomes India's youngest Olympic medalist.๐๐#TeamIndia |โฆ pic.twitter.com/mCyBATs6UM
— BCCI (@BCCI) August 9, 2024
Congratulations #AmanSehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. Only 21, sky is the limit for Aman. pic.twitter.com/FuO5ow5jO5
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 9, 2024
Aman clinches bronze for India, Your determination shines through all #Paris2024 #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/bZ1PonuCEw
— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 9, 2024
The agility and strength shown by #AmanSehrawat got us the 6th medal in the Paris Olympics 2024 ๐ฎ๐ณ
What a clutch champ ๐ฅ๐ฅ#Wrestling #Paris2024 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/1S2DmXIoKx— Chetan Sharma (@chetans1987) August 9, 2024
First Olympic medal at just 21! Superb performance #AmanSehrawat ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/pzrnQpO4L0
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 9, 2024
Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat on winning Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics! ๐ฅ Your perseverance and skill have once again put Indian wrestling on the global map. Here's to the hard work and dedication that led to this incredible achievement! ๐ฎ๐ณ #AmanSehrawat #OlympicGames
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 10, 2024
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