In which one of the following freestyle weight categories did Aman Sehrawat become the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for…

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Question

In which one of the following freestyle weight categories did Aman Sehrawat become the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics at the World Wrestling Olympic Qualifiers, Turkiye in May 2024?

  1. A. 86 kg
  2. B. 65 kg
  3. C. 74 kg
  4. D. 57 kg (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — 57 kg

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 57 kg.

Key Points

  • Aman Sehrawat became the first Indian male wrestler to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics — he did so in the 57 kg freestyle category at the World Olympic Qualifiers held in Istanbul, Türkiye, in May 2024.
  • He went on to win a bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle at the Paris Olympics, becoming, at around 21 years, the youngest Indian to win an Olympic medal.

Additional Information

  • the 57 kg category is one of the lighter men's freestyle weight classes and has been a strong division for Indian wrestling — and Aman Sehrawat's qualifying weight was 57 kg, making option (D) correct.