Abhinav Bindra pours in congratulatory wishes for Aman Sehrawat Bronze

DN Bureau

Former Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra lauds Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat
Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat


Paris: Former Olympic Gold Medalist Abhinav Bindra praised 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 Praises Aman Sehrawat

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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.

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.

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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. (with Agency inputs)
 










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