US EditionAman Sehrawat Banned by WFI After Exceeding 57kg Limit
Aman Sehrawat was suspended for missing the 57kg limit by 1.7kg at the World Championships, with the Wrestling Federation citing indiscipline and professionalism concerns.
- On October 7, the Wrestling Federation of India suspended Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat for one year, removing him from all wrestling-related activities effective September 23.
- After failing a weigh-in, Aman Sehrawat was disqualified for exceeding the 57 kg category limit by 1.7 kg at the Senior World Championships, Zagreb, Croatia, in September 2025.
- The disciplinary committee of the WFI found Aman Sehrawat's explanation unsatisfactory and issued formal warnings to chief coach Jagmander Singh and staff Vinod, Virender and Narender.
- The federation warned the timing could severely hinder Aman Sehrawat’s form and participation, disrupting his build-up for the 2026 Asian Games scheduled September 30–October 3 and possibly excluding him from the Games starting September 19.
- Having reported to camp 18 days earlier, Aman Sehrawat had ample time for weight management before his September 14 bout in Porec, Croatia, marking the third recent Indian weight-compliance case after Vinesh Phogat and Neha Sangwan.
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Paris Olympics Bronze Medalist Aman Sehrawat Handed One-year Suspension for Failing to Make Weight at World Wrestling Championships
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The 22-year-old was one of India's top medal contenders, scheduled to compete in the men's 57 kg freestyle category, but was disqualified from the competition for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7 kg. The tournament took place from September 13 to September 21 in Croatia. Only one India, Antim Panghal, secured a medal, bronze in the women's 53 kg category. Sports News | Paris Olympics Bronze…
Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat handed one-year suspension for failing to make weight at World Wrestling Championships
The 22-year-old was one of India's top medal contenders, scheduled to compete in the men's 57 kg freestyle category, but was disqualified from the competition for exceeding the weight limit by 1.7 kg. The tournament took place from September 13 to September 21 in Croatia. Only one India, Antim Panghal, secured a medal, bronze in the women's 53 kg category.
WFI suspends Aman Sehrawat for missing weight for World Championships
The Wrestling Federation of India has suspended Aman Sehrawat for one year after he failed to make weight at the Senior World Championships. This suspension highlights concerns over discipline and professionalism within Indian wrestling's top ranks.
Aman Sehrawat Suspension Explained: How A 1.7kg Miss Led To A Year-Long Ban For Olympic Medalist
The Wrestling Federation of India has handed Aman Sehrawat a one-year suspension after he failed to make weight at the World Championships, impacting his international participation and future competition plans
Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat handed one-year ban by WFI for missing weight at Wrestling World Championships
Aman, who won India’s solitary wrestling medal at the Paris Games, was suspended by the WFI for missing weight at the World Wrestling Championships in Zagreb last month.
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