"Securing bronze in Paris is a huge achievement": Abhinav Bindra lauds Aman Sehrawat
Aug 09, 2024
Paris [France], August 10 : Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra lauded Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat for winning the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling event at the Paris Olympics and called it a "huge achievement".
Sehrawat, making his Olympic debut, secured the medal with a 13-5 victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz on Friday, marking India's first wrestling medal at the Paris 2024 Games.
Abhinav Bindra took to his official X account and congratulated Aman for winning the bronze medal on Friday. The former India shooter added that the young wrestler has made the entire nation proud.
"Congratulations Aman ! Your determination on the mat, your focus, and the way you carry yourself with humility and grace--these are the qualities that make a true champion. Securing bronze in Paris is a huge achievement, but more than that, it's a reflection of your relentless pursuit of excellence. I'm incredibly proud of you, and I know you've made the entire nation proud too. Keep shining, champ," Abhinav Bindra wrote on X.
https://x.com/Abhinav_Bindra/status/1821970351930110075
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah said that Aman Sehrawat has battled through every adversity to come to the top.
"What a way to earn your first Olympic medal! Aman Sehrawat, your performance in the bronze medal match was top-notch! You have battled through every adversity, and despite the struggles, you've come out on top. The entire nation is proud of you, Aman," Jay Shah wrote on X.
https://x.com/JayShah/status/1821978963981558003
Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir hailed Aman Sehrawat for winning an Olympic medal at the age of 21.
"First Olympic medal at just 21! Superb performance #AmanSehrawat," Gautam Gambhir wrote on X.
https://x.com/GautamGambhir/status/1821974965014700267
During the match, the Puerto Rican grappler initially gained the lead by securing a point with a single-leg hold. However, Aman came back strong, scoring points by targeting Darian Cruz's shoulders.
After Darian Cruz took the lead with a two-point move, Aman regained control.
With 37 seconds left, Aman secured additional points and won the bout with technical superiority as Darian Cruz attempted a desperate move and conceded another point.
