Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Aman Sehrawat Disqualified from Wrestling Championship
Aman Sehrawat, a wrestler, was disqualified from the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb, Croatia.
He was supposed to compete in the 57kg category but weighed in 1.7 kg over the limit.
This was seen as a major setback for the Indian team, as Aman was considered a strong contender.
A source within the team expressed surprise at his inability to maintain weight, especially considering the financial investment by the government.
The incident mirrors a similar case with Neha Sangwan, who faced a two-year suspension after exceeding the weight limit.
Aman Sehrawat was disqualified from the World Wrestling Championship.
He exceeded the 57kg weight limit by 1.7 kg.
The event took place in Zagreb, Croatia.
A source expressed surprise over the weight issue.
The wrestler joined the contingent on August 25th.
- Who
- Aman Sehrawat
- What
- Was disqualified from the World Wrestling Championship
- When
- Unspecified
- Where
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Why
- Exceeded the weight limit
Athlete's Responsibility
Contingent's Perspective
Weight Management
Athlete's Responsibility
It is the wrestler's responsibility to maintain weight.
Contingent's Perspective
Team members and coaches are surprised by the wrestler's inability to maintain weight.
- Athlete
- Aman Sehrawat
- Sport
- Wrestling
- Competition
- World Wrestling Championship
- Weight Category
- 57kg
- Reason for Disqualification
- Overweight
- Weight Exceeded
- 1.7 kg
- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
Sources
Shock for India: Olympic Medallist Aman Sehrawat Out of World Championship for Being Overweight
Overweight Sehrawat disqualified from Wrestling Worlds
Paris Olympics medallist Aman Sehrawat misses weight, cites illness to forfeit World Championship bout