Abhinav Bindra Applauds Aman Sehrawat’s Bronze Medal Triumph and Sportsmanship

On Day 14 of the Paris Olympics 2024, wrestler Aman Sehrawat elevated India's medal tally from five to six with a bronze medal in the men’s 57kg freestyle category. This achievement made Sehrawat the first Indian wrestler to win a medal in Paris 2024 and the youngest Indian wrestler to claim an Olympic medal. He joins an esteemed list of Indian wrestlers who have won Olympic medals, including KD Jadhav, Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia, and Ravi Dahiya.

Sehrawat's Reflections and Future Goals

In an interview with ANI following his victory, Sehrawat conveyed his immense joy and astonishment at winning an Olympic medal. He admitted that he was very pleased but still in disbelief about achieving such a milestone for his country. While he had hoped for a gold medal, he expressed satisfaction with the bronze he won. Sehrawat also outlined his future ambitions, mentioning that standing on the podium had left him speechless and that he would now focus on preparing for the 2028 Olympics and the 2026 Asian Games.

Tributes from Abhinav Bindra

Legendary shooter Abhinav Bindra praised Sehrawat’s performance on social media, highlighting his determination, focus, and the humility and grace with which he carried himself. In his post on X, Bindra congratulated Sehrawat, noting that securing a bronze medal in Paris was a significant achievement and a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. Bindra expressed immense pride in Sehrawat and remarked that the wrestler had made the entire nation proud.

Athletics and Golf Updates

In athletics, both the men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams did not advance past the heats. The men’s team, comprising Muhammad Anas, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Jacob, finished fifth in their heat with a season-best time of 3:00:58, while the women’s team, including Rupal Chaudhary, MR Poovamma, Jyothika Sri, and Subha Venkaresan, placed eighth in their heat.

In golf, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar concluded the third round with rankings of T40 and T42, respectively.

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Day 14 Results from the Paris Olympics 2024

• Athletics
  • Women’s 4x400m Relay, Round 1: India finished eighth in the heat, eliminated
  • Men’s 4x400m Relay, Round 1: India’s team placed fifth with a season-best time of 3:00:58, eliminated
• Wrestling
  • Aman Sehrawat wins bronze in men’s 57kg freestyle