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Xtra Time Web Desk: Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat shared how a strategic mental shift helped him secure a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Overcoming the pressure of the grand stage, Sehrawat defeated Puerto Rico’s Darian Toi Cruz 13-5, earning India its sixth medal of the Games.

Reflecting on his journey, Sehrawat admitted that he had been overwhelmed in the semi-final, resulting in a 0-10 loss. However, ahead of his bronze medal match,

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he adopted a unique approach by treating it as a routine state-level competition rather than an Olympic event. This mindset allowed him to stay focused and leave his earlier defeat behind, leading to his crucial victory."I told myself this wasn’t an Olympic bronze medal match, but just another state game," Sehrawat explained. This shift in perspective proved instrumental in his success.

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Sehrawat also revealed that he had to shed 3.5kg before his bronze medal bout, a challenge he managed without much difficulty due to pre-planned strategies.At just 21 years old, Sehrawat became India’s youngest-ever Olympic medallist in wrestling, continuing the country’s impressive medal streak in the sport since 2008. With his sights now set on the Commonwealth Games, Sehrawat aims to build on his remarkable Olympic achievement.