Paris Olympics: Aman Sehrawat Qualifies for Bronze Medal Match After losing in Semifinal of Men's 57kg Wrestling

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Aman Sehrawat's journey at the Paris Olympics took a challenging turn as he lost in the men's 57kg freestyle wrestling semifinals.

The Indian wrestler lost to Japan's Rei Higuchi, a formidable opponent with a silver medal from the Rio 2016 Olympics and a recent World Championships silver, by technical superiority. with a score of 10-0 in under three minutes.

He will now face Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in the semifinal tomorrow (August 9) after 9:45 PM IST, when the medal round matches begin. The semifinal bout, which many anticipated to be a close contest, ended in a disappointing defeat for Sehrawat, who lost by technical superiority with a score of 10-0 in under three minutes.

The match began with Higuchi making a powerful start, executing two takedowns and a single-leg takedown within the first minute, leaving Sehrawat trailing 6-0. Despite his best efforts, the Indian wrestler was unable to recover from the early onslaught, and the bout concluded swiftly, ending Sehrawat's hopes for a gold medal.

However, his Olympic journey is not over yet, as he now has the opportunity to compete for the bronze medal. Sehrawat will face the loser of the second semifinal in the bronze medal match, keeping his hopes of securing a podium finish alive.

Earlier in the day, Sehrawat showcased his skill and determination, winning his first two matches by technical superiority. In the Round of 16, he faced Macedonia's Vladimir Egorov and secured a dominant 10-0 victory, displaying his offensive prowess with two takedowns and a passivity point in the first half.

Sehrawat continued his winning streak in the quarterfinals, where he defeated former World Champion Zelimkhan Abakarov of Albania with a score of 12-0. In this bout, he quickly established a lead with a single-leg takedown followed by three leg-laces, wrapping up the match in less than four minutes.

Despite the setback in the semifinals, Sehrawat's performance at the Paris Olympics has been commendable. His victories earlier in the day demonstrated his potential and resilience, and he will now look to channel that energy into the bronze medal match. Indian wrestling fans will be eagerly awaiting the outcome, as Sehrawat has one final opportunity to bring home a medal from Paris.