Aman Sehrawat faces a crushing defeat against Japan's top-seeded Rei Higuchi in the men’s 57kg wrestling semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics 

In a tough men’s 57kg wrestling semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024, Aman Sehrawat faced Japan's top-seeded Rei Higuchi and was overwhelmed by the Japanese wrestler's sheer dominance. The bout ended swiftly as Higuchi secured a 10-0 victory by technical superiority within just 2 minutes and 14 seconds.

From the start, Higuchi took control, executing a flawless takedown that quickly earned him two points. He then followed up with another series of well-executed moves, building a commanding 6-0 lead in what felt like no time at all.

Despite Aman's best efforts, Higuchi remained relentless, adding four more points with a series of rapid, precise moves.

Aman, who entered the match looking energetic, found himself unable to counter Higuchi's technique and speed. The Japanese wrestler pinned him down repeatedly, demonstrating why he was the top seed in the category.

The match concluded with Higuchi securing a 10-point lead, thus advancing to the final with a decisive victory by technical superiority.

Although the loss was disappointing for Aman, he now has the opportunity to contest for a bronze medal on Friday. It will be a chance for him to bounce back and finish his Olympic journey on a high note.

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Aman Sehrawat's journey in the Paris Olympics 2024

Aman Sehrawat advanced to the semi-finals at the Paris Olympics 2024 with two dominant performances. In the quarter-finals, he overwhelmed Albania’s Zelimkhan Abakarov with an 11-0 victory.

After a cautious start, Aman capitalized on Zelimkhan's passivity to secure an early lead. A decisive double ankle hold and subsequent moves extended his advantage, ending in a flawless win.

Earlier in the day, Aman dominated North Macedonia’s Vladimir Egorov in the round of 16, winning 10-0. From the outset, Aman was in control and ended the game without conceding a point. However, he is still in contention for a medal.

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