Paris Olympics 2024 Wrestling: Rei Higuchi vs Aman Sehrawat preview, prediction, and where to watch
Rei Higuchi from Japan will compete with India’s young and upcoming wrestler Aman Sehrawat in the 57 kg weight category bout at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday, August 8.
The Rio Olympics 2016 silver medalist wrestler Rei Higuchi has been in red-hot form, courtesy of two gold medal wins at the Grand Prix 2024 and Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial Competition 2024.
At the Rio Olympics in 2016, he defeated Kyong Yang by 12-2, Asadulla Lachinau by 10-0, Bonne Rodriguez by 8-4, and Hassan Sabzali by 10-5 to storm into the final. He suffered a defeat to Georgia's Vladimer Khinchegashvili by 3-4 to clinch the silver medal in the final.
Additionally, he secured a gold medal at the World Championships in 2022 and stamped his authority with another gold medal at the Asian Championships in 2022.
On the other hand, Sehrawat had an exceptional time at the World Qualification Tournament in May 2024 to secure his quota for the Paris Olympics 2024. Moreover, he secured a gold medal at the Asian Championships in 2023 and settled for a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2023.
At the Grand Prix, he secured a medal in the past four years - Gold in 2022 and 2024 and bronze in 2023. Additionally, he clinched a gold medal at the World U23 Championships in 2022.
Rei Higuchi vs Aman Sehrawat Match Details
Match Details: Rei Higuchi vs Aman Sehrawat, Semi-Final, Paris Olympics 2024
Date and Time: Thursday, August 8, 9:45 PM IST onwards
Venue: Champ-de-Mars Arena Mat B
Rei Higuchi vs Aman Sehrawat Prediction
Rei Higuchi competed with Sehrawat on one occasion in the 57 kg weight category gold medal match in the 2nd Ranking Series - Polyak Imre and Varga Janos Memorial in June 2024. Rei comfortably defeated the Indian young wrestler by 11-1 to secure the gold medal while Aman settled for the silver medal in the Second Ranking Series.
That said, Aman Sehrawat has made a few technical changes since then and his wins in the first two bouts at the Paris Olympics 2024 were examples for the same. He defeated his two opponents by technical superiority and would be aiming to continue his dominance in the semi-final bout.
That said, Rei Higuchi will be a strong contender to win this bout and make it to the gold medal match, thanks to his agile moves. However, Aman displayed class in the previous two bouts and he would be hoping to take the similar confidence and turn the tables on Rei in this big bout and confirm his medal.
When and where to watch the game
Rei Higuchi will go head to head with Aman Sehrawat in the semi-final bout of the men’s freestyle 57 kg weight category at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Mat B on Thursday, August 8, at 9:45 PM IST.