Aman Sehrawat’s journey from a small village in Haryana to becoming an Olympic bronze medalist is a story of resilience, determination, and unwavering passion.
Despite facing early hardships, Aman’s love for wrestling led him to overcome the odds and achieve greatness on the world stage. This is the tale of how a young boy with big dreams transformed into a sporting hero for India.
The Early Life of Aman
A Humble Beginning in Birohar
The story of Aman Sehrawat started from a small village named Birohar in the Jhajjar district of Haryana. He and his sister faced a big crisis in childhood when they lost their parents. Then his grandfather raised both of them. but Aman fate had something else in store.
A Passion for Wrestling
Aman was fond of wrestling from the beginning and left home at the age of 11. Then he made Chhatrasal stadium in Delhi his new home. Aman grew up in the stadium seeing legends surrounding him like Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, and Bajrang Punia, which encouraged him toward Olympic Medals.
The Journey to Olympic Glory
The Inspirational Quote
On the wall of Aman’s bed in the stadium he writes an inspiring quote
if it were easy, everyone would do it
This quote became a source of motivation for Aman as he worked tirelessly to achieve his goals.
Aman’s Friendship and Inspiration
Aman is personally very attached to Ravi Kumar Dahiya. He likes his wrestling style, his confident personality and all.
They both become good friends. Later in the 2020 Olympics Ravi won silver in the 53 kg weight category which inspired Aman to do more hard work. Now Aman has only the target to win a medal in Paris 2024.
The Road to Paris 2024
Qualifying for the Olympics
To get Paris qualification, Aman had to beat Ravi to secure his place in the 53 kg freestyle wrestling weight category. where he became India’s only male wrestler to qualify for Paris. In his first Olympic appearance, Aman clinched the bronze medal by defeating Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico by 13-5.
Winning the Bronze Medal
At The age of 21, he became the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal. Later, Aman talks about the night before his fight when he needed advice for the bronze medal match. He talked to his idol Ravi Dahiya who has already experienced winning medals in the same weight category.
Ravi gave him tips and tactics to follow and Aman did the same. That’s how a small village boy became a star for India.
Final Thoughts’s
Aman Sehrawat’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of mentorship. From the quiet lanes of Birohar to the roaring arenas of the Olympics, he has shown that no dream is too big if you’re willing to put in the work.
With a bronze medal already under his belt at just 21, Aman’s story is far from over. As he continues to train with his eyes set on future victories, he serves as an inspiration to countless others who dare to dream, proving that even the most challenging paths can lead to remarkable destinations.
