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List of India's Youngest Individual Medallists at Olympics: Aman Sehrawat Surpasses PV Sindhu With Bronze at Paris 2024

By MyKhel Staff

In a remarkable achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024, Aman Sehrawat has etched his name in history as the youngest Indian to win an individual Olympic medal.

At just 21 years and 24 days old, Sehrawat surpassed PV Sindhu's previous record, adding a significant milestone to India's Olympic legacy.

Aman Sehrawat Paris Olympics

India’s Youngest Individual Olympic Medallists

Athlete Age Medal Event Olympics
Aman Sehrawat 21 years 24 days Bronze Men’s 57kg Wrestling Paris 2024
PV Sindhu 21 years 1 month 14 days Silver Women’s Singles Badminton Rio 2016
Saina Nehwal 22 years 4 months 18 days Bronze Women’s Singles Badminton London 2012
Vijender Singh 22 years 9 months 24 days Bronze Men’s Middleweight Boxing Beijing 2008
Leander Paes 23 years 1 month 17 days Bronze Men’s Singles Tennis Atlanta 1996
Neeraj Chopra 23 years 7 months 14 days Gold Men’s Javelin Throw Tokyo 2020
Ravi Kumar Dahiya 23 years 7 months 24 days Silver Men’s 57kg Wrestling Tokyo 2020
Lovlina Borgohain 23 years 9 months 28 days Bronze Women’s Welterweight Boxing Tokyo 2020
Sakshi Malik 23 years 11 months 14 days Bronze Women’s 58kg Wrestling Rio 2016

In his post-match reflections, Sehrawat expressed profound gratitude and emotion. “It was a difficult bout I had to fight hard there. I want to dedicate the bronze medal to my father and mother (who passed away when he was 11) and the entire country,” he said. His win came after a strategic approach in the bronze medal match against Darian Cruz, where he chose to accumulate points steadily rather than going for an all-out attack, ensuring a controlled and measured victory.

Aman Sehrawat’s historic win not only elevates him as a young icon in Indian sports but also exemplifies the continued legacy of excellence coming from the renowned Chhatrasal Stadium. His achievement resonates as a powerful reminder of perseverance and dedication in the face of adversity.

Story first published: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 0:07 [IST]
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