How Aman Sehrawat shed 4.6kg overnight to secure Olympic bronze – Times of India

The wrestling world typically requires extra than simply ability and energy – it calls for extraordinary sacrifice and self-discipline. Aman Sehrawat, India’s youngest Olympic bronze medalist, epitomized this dedication when he confronted an surprising problem simply hours earlier than his bronze medal match. After a semi-final defeat, Aman wanted to lose 4.6 kilograms in simply 10 hours to qualify for the 57kg class.What adopted was an intense and punctiliously coordinated effort, reflecting the dedication that in the end led him to victory.

The stress to carry out

Aman Sehrawat’s journey to successful the bronze medal within the 57kg freestyle wrestling class on the Olympics wasn’t nearly bodily energy; it was about overcoming immense stress. On Thursday night, after shedding the semi-final bout to Japan’s Rei Higuchi, Aman’s weight stood at 61.5kg – 4.6kg above the restrict for his subsequent match. With solely 10 hours to lose the surplus weight, the problem was as a lot psychological because it was bodily.

The rigorous weight-cutting routine

The load-cutting mission started instantly. Aman, alongside his devoted coaches Jagmander Singh and Virender Dahiya, took on a gruelling regime. The primary section concerned a one-and-a-half-hour mat session targeted on standing wrestling, designed to fortify the weight loss session. This was adopted by an hour-long scorching tub session, supposed to induce sweating – for speedy weight reduction.

The all-night exercise marathon

Because the clock ticked previous midnight, Aman’s battle in opposition to the scales intensified. He hit the gymnasium for a continuous one-hour treadmill run, pushing his physique to the boundaries of endurance. After a short 30-minute relaxation, the crew moved on to a collection of 5 sauna periods, every lasting 5 minutes. The relentless effort was paying off, however not quick sufficient – Aman was nonetheless 900g over the restrict.

The ultimate push

With the clock ticking and Aman’s weight nonetheless above the required 57kg, the coaches turned to a mix of sunshine jogging and sauna baths. Over the course of a number of 15-minute operating periods, Aman’s weight regularly edged nearer to the goal. By 4:30 am, the scales lastly tipped in his favour – Aman weighed in at 56.9kg, simply 100 grams under the important restrict.

All of the laborious work, sweat, and sleepless hours labored in Aman’s bronze medal victory the next day. His achievement not solely made him India’s youngest Olympic medallist but additionally highlighted the intense lengths athletes go to in pursuit of greatness.
(With inputs from PTI)