Mumbai: IOS Sports & Entertainment, a sports talent management company, announced the signing of three of India's top wrestling talents - Reetika Hooda, Nisha Dahiya, and Aman Sehrawat, all of whom have secured their spots for the Paris 2024 Olympics. With these latest signings, four of the six qualified Indian wrestlers for the Games, will now be represented by IOS Sports & Entertainment, who already have Anshu Malik(qualified for Paris 2024) and Sonam Malik in their wrestling roster.
The onboarding of the three talented grapplers highlight IOS's commitment to nurturing India's sporting potential and furthering the country's ambitions on the global stage.
IOS Sports & Entertainment COO Rahul Trehan welcomed the star wrestlers saying, "We are delighted to have Reetika, Nisha, and Aman on board. Their dedication and skills -align perfectly with our vision to elevate the stature of sports in India. We are committed to providing them with the best exposure, resources and support to excel, so that they can solely focus on their training and preparation for the Paris Olympic Games 2024."
Reetika Hooda, the first Indian woman wrestler to win the U23 World Championship, has made significant strides in her wrestling career. She is one of the five Indian women wrestlers to have earned a quota for Paris Olympic Games 2024, besides Anshu and Nisha.
Reflecting on her new partnership with IOS, Reetika expressed, "I am excited to join IOS Sports & Entertainment. They have always supported young wrestlers, so signing with them was an easy decision for me." She added, "With IOS managing the commercial part, I can focus entirely on my training and elevate my performance to reach full potential and compete for the medal at Paris 2024."
Nisha Dahiya, a silver medalist in the 68 kg category at Asian championship 2023, will join her Team India compatriot Reetika Hooda at IOS. Nisha shared her excitement on joining IOS, saying, "associating with IOS Sports & Entertainment means I can concentrate on training and refining my techniques and strategies for the Olympic games in Paris, without having to worry about logistics and other key financial aspects."
Aman Sehrawat, the young 21-year-old talent, will be the sole male wrestler carrying India’s hopes at the Olympic Games in Paris. His recent performance at the Federation Cup Wrestling Championships 2024, where he reached the finals, underscores his skill and prowess. Aman stated, "With IOS handling the management side, I can dedicate myself entirely to training and enhance my performance to achieve my Olympic dream at Paris 2024. Looking forward to a fruitful and successful association."
IOS Sports & Entertainment remains steadfast in its mission to nurture talent, enhance sports infrastructure, and bring India's best athleticism and sportsmanship to the global stage.