Aman Sehrawat made history by becoming India’s youngest-ever Olympic medallist at just 21 years of age after winning Bronze in men’s 57kg freestyle event.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated wrestler Aman Sehrawat on winning a Bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. Sehrawat also made history becoming India’s youngest-ever Olympic medallist at just 21 years of age. Aman won the medal in men’s 57kg freestyle event on Friday, August 9. Sehrawat’s historic victory maintained wrestling’s unbroken Olympic medal streak since 2008.
Praising Sehrawat on his effort Modi said, “You’ve fulfilled the nation’s hopes. You made the ‘akhara’ your home, a feat few can match. Your journey is an inspiration to all of India,”
