Wrestling Bronze Medal Bout, Paris Olympics Highlights: Aman Sehrawat Becomes The Youngest Indian To Win An OLY Medal

Amid the disappointment of Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and her ongoing CAS hearing, Aman Sehrawat will take the mat with hopes of opening Indian wrestling's account at the Paris Games. His bronze medal bout is slated for around 10:45pm IST. The exact timing will depend on when the previous bouts end - Aman's clash is seventh on Mat B with the evening session beginning at 9:45pm. Stay with us for live updates of the men's freestyle 57kg face-off. (Medal Table | Schedule & Results | Full Coverage)

Darian Cruz, 29, is a bronze medallist from the Pan American Games last year. He has also won three medals at the Pan American Championships, including a silver in Buenos Aires last year.

Aman Sehrawat advanced to the bronze medal match after a strong start to the competition. He secured impressive victories in his earlier rounds, showcasing his dominance on the mat. However, a tough semifinal bout against Japan's Rei Higuchi resulted in a loss, pushing him into the bronze medal contest.

Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal bout will be the seventh contest on mat B. Wrestling has already started and the first bouts are currently on. His bout is currently pencilled in for 10:45 PM IST, though that timing may change depending on how long other bouts take.

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We'll provide comprehensive, move-by-move coverage of Aman Sehrawat's match right here on Outlook.

Orphaned at the age of 10, Aman Sehrawat found himself at Chhatrasal Stadium, drawn to the world of wrestling in 2014.

Fast forward to 2024, and he stands as India's sole male representative at the Paris Olympics. Read about his life's tale from mud to mat here.

Just one more bout to go before Aman steps onto mat B for his bronze medal match.

Let's All Cheer For This Young Lad

Aman will be the MAN IN BLUE tonight. He'll be in blue singlet and his opponent will be in red. 

Aman and Darian Cruz are here.

Aman is on fire! He's aggressively going for leg attacks and building a solid lead. India is looking strong.

His opponent is resorting to desperate measures, repeatedly stepping out of the mat to avoid Aman's relentless attacks and prevent him from scoring more points. And He takes the point, Aman was trailing but then he took the point.

Aman is relentless! The opponent is visibly exhausted and trying everything to buy time. Repeatedly stepping out of the mat has earned him a warning from the referee. With just 37 seconds left, Aman has extended his lead with two more points and is now on the brink of victory.

Aman has done it - The lone male wrestler who delivered when others couldn't.

"Dhaniyavaad Ji" "I wanted to keep scoring points and win convincingly," Aman said after securing the bronze medal.

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It is an historic day for Indian wrestling. Thanks for following the action with us. Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal is a moment to cherish. We shall return tomorrow with more sports updates.

Until then, Good Night