January 15th 2025.
New Delhi: There have been recent reports stating that all defective medals from the 2024 Paris Olympics will be replaced. This comes after multiple complaints from athletes about the medals deteriorating and losing their shine. Sadly, Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat's bronze medal has also been affected, with its color starting to fade. However, Aman has yet to officially report the issue.
Aman had a remarkable Olympic debut at Paris 2024, becoming the youngest Indian medal winner at the Summer Games. He secured the bronze in men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling. However, his joy was short-lived as the quality of his medal soon came into question.
According to sources, Monnaie de Paris, the company responsible for producing the medals for the 2024 Olympics, has stated that they will replace all damaged medals upon request from the athletes. This decision was made after receiving numerous complaints about the deteriorating quality of the medals.
Despite this, Aman has not filed an official complaint for a replacement yet. A close source to the wrestler told IANS, "The bronze medal that Aman Sehrawat won in Paris seems to be defective. The color has started to fade. We have not yet filed a formal complaint with the IOC."
It has been reported that more than 100 defective medals have already been returned to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee in just four months. This issue has gained attention from various media outlets, including the French website La Lettre.
The medals for the 2024 Olympics were designed by the luxury French jeweler, Chaumet. Each medal was adorned with a hexagonal piece of iron from the iconic Eiffel Tower. A 0.6 ounce piece of puddle iron was placed in the center of each medal, making it a special and unique piece.
Unfortunately, shortly after the conclusion of the Summer Games, several athletes took to social media to express their disappointment as their medals had already started to lose their shine. It has been reported that Paris organisers are in contact with the committees of athletes who have filed complaints, and the replacement process will begin in the upcoming weeks.
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