The 20-year-old  wrestler Aman Sehrawat wins gold in 57kg category, for India in UWW ranking series. His main focus is now to make an Olympics spot. In his second year of senior wrestling this may be too early for the Asian Champion. Still he hasn’t stopped his preparation for a potential showdown with his idol and Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Ravi Dahiya for the selection trails next mont. Winner of those trails will have to face the qualifying event in April. The final trails are likely to be held on May 31 and June 1. There may be more than one bouts between the two best lightweight wrestlers of the country to decide who will represent in the Paris Olympics 57kg category. 

Sehrawat, from Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium.  He has been taught to follow the  footsteps of the legendry wrestlers Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Bajrang Punia and Ravi Dahiya – all Olympic medallists, who are the pride of this academy. 

For months this young talent faces rude behavior at his relaxed approach. His coach described he always has a relaxed outward behavior.

On his way to win the 57kg title at UWW Ranking series in Zagreb, he beat Wanhao Zou of China 10-0. Sehrawat was little slow in his blocks in the opening round. 

In his first bout, the 20-year-old, allowed Turkey’s M Karavus a four-point takedown within opening 10 seconds. This was the only time Sehrawat conceded points in the tournament. Quick and aggressive Sehrawat also got 10 straight points to win over Karavus and started the Olympic year with a title. 

Indian wrestling has been facing disturbances following player’s protest, sexual harassment allegation against former president Brij Bhushan Sing, international suspension. Among this domestic flux this is a rare good news.

Sehrawat’s coach Lalit Kumar, who was feted with the Dronacharya award, said in an interview, “There weren’t many tournaments for the last few months but we didn’t stop working even for a day.” He added that it took some time to make Sehrawat  understand that if he wants a spot in the Olympics and win a medal then he cannot be relaxed for a moment on the mat.