Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling: Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat preview, prediction, and where to watch
Puerto Rican wrestler Darian Cruz will lock horns with India’s rising wrestler Aman Sehrawat in the 57 kg weight category bronze medal bout at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday, August 9.
Cruz, a three-time Pan American medallist, qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 after his top-class performances in the Pan American Qualification Tournament in February and March 2024, earning his spot among qualified athletes
The 2017 NCAA Division I national champion, Cruz secured three gold medals at the EIWA Championships in 2016, 2017 and 2018 after picking up a bronze medal earlier in 2014.
On the other hand, the U23 World Championships gold medallist wrestler from India, Aman Sehrawat bagged two big victories in the ongoing Paris 2024 campaign before suffering a tough defeat in the semi-final.
Aman, who bagged the Asian Championships 2023 gold medal, would be aiming to turn the tables and return home with a bronze medal. India have so far won a total of seven medals in wrestling at the Summer Games.
Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat Match Details
Match Details: Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat, Bronze Medal Bout, Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Friday, August 9, after 9:45pm IST
Venue: Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B
Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat Prediction
Darian Cruz, the World No. 30 wrestler in UWW World Rankings, will be up against World No. 6 wrestler Aman Sehrawat. Ranking-wise, Aman Sehrawat holds the upper hand over his opponent.
Additionally, Aman Sehrawat bagged bigger wins comparatively in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, which gives him an added advantage going into the final. It’s worth noting that Aman clinched two wins via technical superiority before losing the semi-final.
That said, though Aman will receive a tough fight from Cruz in this big bout, he is expected to come out on top and add a bronze medal to India’s tally.
When and where to watch the game
Darian Cruz and Aman Sehrawat will take on each other on Mat B in the bronze medal bout after 9:45pm IST on Friday, August 9. Live telecast will be available on Sports 18 while Jio Cinema will live-stream the bout.