New Delhi: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat has advanced to the semifinals of the mens 57kg wrestling event at the Paris Olympics 2024, following an impressive victory over Albanias Abarakov Zelimkhan. Competing at the Champ-de-Mars Arena on August 8, the 21-year-old clinched the quarterfinal match with a commanding 12-0 win via technical superiority.🇮🇳 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀! A massive performance from Aman Sehrawat to win his quarter-final bout against Zelimkhan Abakarov to advance to the semi-final.🙌 Final score: Aman 12 - 0 Zelimkhan⏰ He will next take on 1st seed, Rei… pic.twitter.com/j5C2VOofEK— India at Paris 2024 Olympics (@sportwalkmedia) August 8, 2024Dominant performance secures semifinal berthSehrawats journey to the semifinals began with an equally dominant performance earlier in the day when he defeated North Macedonias Vladimir Egorov 10-0, also by technical superiority. As the sole male wrestler in Indias six-member wrestling contingent, Sehrawat has carried the nations hopes on his shoulders, delivering stellar performances throughout the competition.A tough challenge awaitsIn the upcoming semifinal, Sehrawat faces his toughest challenge yet as he prepares to take on top seed Rei Higuchi of Japan. Higuchi, who advanced after defeating Puerto Ricos Darian Toi Cruz in his quarterfinal bout, is a formidable opponent. A victory for Sehrawat would secure a medal for India, bringing the nation closer to Olympic glory.Indian wrestling contingents mixed resultsElsewhere, Indias Anshu Malik faced defeat in her Round of 16 bout against Americas Helen Louise Maroulis in the womens 57kg event, losing 7-2. Maliks Olympic fate now depends on Maroulis progress to the final, as she could still make it to the repechage round. Maroulis has advanced to the semifinals, where she will face Japans Tsugumi Sakurai.Reetika Hooda remains the only other Indian wrestler left in the competition, set to compete in the womens freestyle 76kg event on August 10. Meanwhile, Vinesh Phogat awaits a decision regarding her potential silver medal after her disqualification.
