PM Modi calls up Aman Sehrawat, congratulates him for winning bronze

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to wrestler Aman Sehrawat and congratulated him for clinching the bronze medal in the men's freestyle 57 kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics. He also talked about how Aman has had an inspirational life, where he battled all the odds, including death of his parents, to make his way to the Olympic podium.

"You made the Chhatrasal Stadium your home. You are the youngest to win an Olympic medal for India. With such a long way ahead of you, you will surely fill this country with happiness," added the Prime Minister.

Aman thanked PM Modi for the support of his government, saying, "This is all due to the support of my countrymen and your hard work."


The wrestler expressed disappointmente at missing out on the gold, saying that he will prepare and do his level best to get the top prize at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

To this, the PM said, "Leave aside the gold, silver and bronze medal. You have given the country a lot already and they are taking your name with pride."

Sehrawat overcoming adversity to stand on the podium on Friday touched an emotional chord with PM Modi. The 21-year-old 57kg free-style grappler, who was raised by his grandfather after he lost his parents as a child, defeated Puerto Rico's Darian Cruz in a high-intensity third-place contest to become India's youngest medallist at the Olympics.

Wrestling has not missed a medal at the Olympics since 2008 and Sehrawat's effort ensured the streak remained unbroken.

Sushil Kumar broke the glass ceiling by winning the bronze in Beijing (2008), and since then Yogeshwar Dutt (2012), Sakshi Malik (2016), Ravi Dahiya and Bajrang Punia (2021) have kept the tradition intact.

(With agency inputs)