India’s Aman Sehrawat has advanced to the 57kg freestyle wrestling semifinals, reviving the nation’s hopes for a gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday.
Sehrawat, who began his campaign that day, secured a dominant victory over Zelimkhan Abakarov of Albania, winning by technical superiority. He beat Zelimkhan by 12-0.
He is now set to compete for a spot in the final, ensuring at least a bronze medal match.
This uplifting news comes a day after the disqualification of India’s Vinesh Phogat from the women’s 50kg freestyle competition.
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