Wrestler Aman Sehrawat becomes World No. 2 in men's 57kg
Indian wrestling sensation, Aman Sehrawat, has made a significant leap in the United World Wrestling rankings. He has risen four places to secure the second spot globally in the men's 57kg category. This achievement follows his historic performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he became India's youngest Olympic medalist by clinching the bronze medal. Here are further details.
Sehrawat's journey to Olympic bronze
Sehrawat's path to Olympic glory was marked by a decisive victory over Puerto Rico's Darian Toi Cruz. He outscored Cruz 13-5 in the men's 57kg wrestling category, securing his place on the podium. This win made him the only Indian wrestler to bag a medal at the Paris Games, where he now holds second place with 51,600 points.
Sehrawat's previous victories and future prospects
Despite being the youngest male wrestler at the Paris Summer Games, Sehrawat's performance was impressive. He was defeated in the semifinal match by Japan's Rei Higuchi, who currently leads the world rankings with 59,000 points. Prior to this, Sehrawat had triumphed over North Macedonia's Vladimir Egorov (10-0) in Round of 16 and Albania's Zelimkhan Abakanov (12-0) in quarterfinals due to technical superiority.
Sehrawat's rise in global wrestling rankings
Before his Olympic debut, the 22-year-old Sehrawat was ranked sixth globally. His rise to second place underscores his growing prominence in the sport. He had previously outperformed Ravi Kumar Dahiya, a silver medalist from Tokyo Olympics in the same weight class, at national selection trials for Olympic qualifiers. This victory secured his spot at Paris 2024 and marked a significant milestone in his career.
Who is Aman Sehrawat?
Sehrawat, who was born on July 16, 2003, hails from the Jhajjar district in Haryana, India. Sehrawat sought inspiration from Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar's achievement at the 2012 London Olympics, where he won the silver medal. The former then starting wrestling in Delhi at the age of 10. Sehrawat has won several laurels in his short career so far, including the bronze medal in men's 57kg event at the 2022 Asian Games.
