Aman Sehrawat was the

India’s fifth bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat

Aman Sehrawat has won India’s fifth bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming victory in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling event. On Friday, Sehrawat delivered a remarkable performance, securing India’s first wrestling medal of the Games by defeating Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz 13-5 in the bronze medal match.

Quarterfinal Success

The 21-year-old wrestler displayed impressive skill on the event’s opening day, dominating his opponents with victories in the round of 16 and the quarterfinals. However, he faced a challenging semi-final against Japan’s top-seed Rei Higuchi, resulting in a defeat.

The Bronze Medal Match

In the

Reetika Hooda

India’s last remaining hope in wrestling, Reetika Hooda, will begin her campaign in the women’s freestyle 76kg event on Saturday. Additionally, Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified in the women’s 50kg event due to being overweight, has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAS has accepted her appeal and will hear both Vinesh and United World Wrestling (UWW) before making a final decision before the Olympics conclude.

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