Aman Sehrawat at Asian Games 2026: Profile, Events & Preview
India’s youngest Olympic medalist at Paris 2024 brings his explosive freestyle wrestling to Aichi-Nagoya as a leading gold medal contender at just 22.
Is Aman Sehrawat competing at the Asian Games 2026?
Yes, Aman Sehrawat is expected to compete at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan in 57kg freestyle wrestling. He is India’s youngest Olympic medalist from Paris 2024 and a leading contender for gold in his weight category.
Wrestling
| Full Name | Aman Sehrawat |
| Country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Events | 57kg Freestyle Wrestling |
| Date of Birth | 11 September 2003 |
| Personal Best | Olympic Bronze (Paris 2024); Asian Wrestling Champion |
| Major Titles | Olympic Bronze (Paris 2024), Asian Championship Gold, U23 World Champion |
| Status | ✅ Confirmed to compete |
About Aman
Aman Sehrawat is one of the most exciting young wrestlers to emerge from India in a generation. Born on 11 September 2003 in Rewari, Haryana, he grew up in a wrestling family and came through the Chhatrasal Stadium system in Delhi — the same academy that produced Olympic champions like Sushil Kumar and Bajrang Punia. He claimed his first senior World Championship medal as a teenager before going on to win the Asian Championship. At Paris 2024, aged just 20, he became India’s youngest Olympic medalist when he claimed bronze in the 57kg freestyle event — a performance that announced him as a future world champion.
Asian Games 2026 Preview
Aman Sehrawat enters the Asian Games 2026 as India’s strongest wrestling prospect. At 22, he will be at peak physical condition and hungry to upgrade his Olympic bronze to Asian Games gold. The 57kg weight class is competitive at Asian level, with strong wrestlers from Japan, Iran, and Central Asia, but Sehrawat’s technical superiority and attacking style make him the standout contender from South Asia.
FAQs
How old is Aman Sehrawat?
Aman Sehrawat was born on 11 September 2003, making him 22 years old at the time of the Asian Games 2026. He became India’s youngest Olympic medalist at Paris 2024 at age 20.
What weight class does Aman Sehrawat compete in?
Aman Sehrawat competes in the 57kg freestyle wrestling category at international competitions including the Asian Games and Olympic Games.
Did Aman Sehrawat win a medal at the Olympics?
Yes, Aman Sehrawat won a bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics in 57kg freestyle wrestling, making him India’s youngest-ever Olympic medalist.
