Live reactions: PM Narendra Modi, Manu Bhaker, Kamal Haasan and others react as Aman Sehrawat wins bronze in wrestling at Paris Olympics 2024

India’s Aman Sehrawat defeated Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico to win bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling event.

Bronze medalist India’s Aman Sehrawat poses for photos during the victory ceremony for the men’s 57kg free-style wrestling event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris. | Photo Credit: PTI

India’s Aman Sehrawat secured the sixth medal for Indian in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. He defeated Darian Cruz of Puerto Rico to win bronze in the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling event on Friday.

The 21-year-old also became the youngest Indian to win a Olympic medal.

Reaction started pouring in for the youngster on social media.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

More pride thanks to our wrestlers!

Congratulations to Aman Sehrawat for winning the Bronze Medal in the Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the Paris Olympics. His dedication and perseverance are clearly evident. The entire nation celebrates this remarkable feat.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2024

Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker

PRIDE OF THE COUNTRY!

Congratulations Aman Sehrawat on clinching Bronze at the Paris Olympics. Your hard work and dedication paid off... This is just the beginning of a very bright future for you 💪🥉#Cheer4Bharat#TeamIndia#wrestling#Paris2024#Olympicspic.twitter.com/u7uucmSIEW

— Manu Bhaker🇮🇳 (@realmanubhaker) August 9, 2024

Actor Kamal Haasan

A star is born! Congratulations Aman Sehrawat on winning the Olympic bronze. Our Wrestlers continue to bring glory to the nation and make us proud.#IndiaAtOlympics#Olympicspic.twitter.com/imM3IJJSjo

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 10, 2024

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju

With immense pride, I congratulate Aman Sehrawat on winning the Bronze Medal in Wrestling Men's Freestyle 57 kg at the #ParisOlympics2024!

This remarkable achievement for Bharat reflects your exceptional perseverance & talent.

Your triumph is a testament to hard work &… pic.twitter.com/ZR9JZw1Sgz

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 9, 2024

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra

Congratulations Aman ! Your determination on the mat, your focus, and the way you carry yourself with humility and grace—these are the qualities that make a true champion. Securing bronze in Paris is a huge achievement, but more than that, it's a reflection of your relentless…

— Abhinav A. Bindra OLY (@Abhinav_Bindra) August 9, 2024