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Paris 2024 Wrestling: Aman Sehrawat Wins Bronze, Becomes India’s Youngest Olympic Medal Winner

Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze medal in the men’s freestyle 57kg wrestling event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making history as India’s youngest Olympic medalist. At just 21 years and 24 days old, Aman surpassed PV Sindhu’s record of 21 years, one month, and 14 days, set when she won silver at the Rio 2016 Olympics. On his Olympic debut, Aman, who is also an Asian champion, triumphed over Puerto Rico’s Darian Cruz, a Pan American Games bronze medallist, with a decisive 13-5 victory. This win marked India’s first wrestling medal at Paris 2024, its sixth overall at these Games, and the second consecutive Olympic medal in the event following Ravi Kumar Dahiya’s silver at Tokyo 2020. Notably, Aman had defeated Dahiya in the national wrestling trials to earn his spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the men’s 57kg category. India’s tally at the Paris Games now stands at one silver and five bronze medals. In wrestling, this bronze marks India’s eighth Olympic medal in the sport. The list includes silver medals won by Sushil Kumar at London 2012 and Ravi Kumar Dahiya at Tokyo 2020, with the other six being bronze. In his bronze medal match, Aman initially fell behind when Darian Cruz attacked his leg and pushed him out of bounds, earning the first point. However, Aman quickly responded with a takedown, securing two points, and eventually took control of the match. Despite Cruz’s aggressive attempts, Aman’s defense and swift counter-attacks secured him a well-deserved victory. Aman’s achievement also contributed to making Paris 2024 India’s second-most successful Olympic Games in terms of medal count. India had previously won six medals at London 2012 (two silvers and four bronze) and seven medals at Tokyo 2020 (one gold, two silvers, and four bronze). Aman’s journey to the bronze was challenging. He was defeated in the semi-finals by Japan’s Rei Higuchi, the Rio 2016 silver medallist. Before that, he registered impressive back-to-back wins on technical superiority, defeating Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov, a former European champion, in the round of 16, and Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakarov, a former world champion, in the quarter-finals. Six wrestlers are representing India at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nisha Dahiya (women’s 68kg) was eliminated in the quarter-finals, Vinesh Phogat (women’s 50kg) was disqualified due to a failed weigh-in, and both Antim Panghal (women’s 53kg) and Anshu Malik (women’s 57kg) were knocked out in the opening round. Reetika Hooda will begin her campaign in the women’s 76kg division on Saturday.

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Paris 2024 Welcomes the World in Groundbreaking Opening Ceremony on the Seine

Paris has witnessed numerous memorable moments in history, and the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony added another unforgettable event to the list. On Friday, July 26, the City of Lights transformed into a sports stadium as the River Seine hosted an extraordinary display of athleticism and artistry. In a historic first, the Opening Ceremony took place outside a traditional stadium setting. The Seine became the track, the quays transformed into spectator stands, and the city’s iconic landmarks stood as silent witnesses to the celebration. The event featured 85 boats carrying 6,800 athletes from 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), sailing towards the Eiffel Tower. The ceremony culminated with the Olympic flame ascending into the sky in a cauldron attached to a hot air balloon. Artistic director Thomas Jolly orchestrated the four-hour extravaganza, which was filled with flags, feathers, and raindrops. Despite the pouring rain, athletes danced on boat decks, spectators lined the quays and bridges, ballet dancers performed on rooftops, and Parisians cheered from their balconies. The river parade and artistic performances journeyed through the heart of Paris towards the Trocadero, where French President Emmanuel Macron officially declared the Paris Olympic Games open. “Some may say, we in the Olympic world, we are dreamers. But we are not the only ones,” said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach. “And our dream is coming true tonight: a reality for everyone to see. Olympians from all around the globe, showing us what greatness we humans are capable of. So I invite everybody: dream with us. Like the Olympic athletes, be inspired with the joy that only sport can give us. Let us celebrate this Olympic spirit of living life in peace, as the one and only humankind, united in all our diversity.” The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony was not only a celebration of sports but also a testament to the city’s ability to bring people together in unity and diversity, setting the stage for an unforgettable Olympic Games.

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