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23rd January, 2013
The graveyard of wrestlers
The 'Bholu brothers practise ring' has became the brothers' graveyard, a fitting symbol of the decline of the sport in the country.
The 'Bholu brothers practise ring' has became the brothers' graveyard, a fitting symbol of the decline of the sport in the country.
23rd January, 2013
The fading glory of kushti in Pakistan
Government neglect and poverty has helped consign the glorious feats of Pakistani wrestlers to fast-fading memory.
Government neglect and poverty has helped consign the glorious feats of Pakistani wrestlers to fast-fading memory.
26th November, 2012
Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki to return to Pakistan
Wrestler to pay respects to his former opponent Akki at his grave on his return to Pakistan after 36 years.
Wrestler to pay respects to his former opponent Akki at his grave on his return to Pakistan after 36 years.
13th August, 2012
India’s Kumar eyes Rio after wrestling silver
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
10th August, 2012
India’s Geeta vows to wrestle on
“I need more international exposure and then I will be ready."
“I need more international exposure and then I will be ready."
9th August, 2012
Kumar shoulders India’s Olympic hopes
"People back home have lot of expectation not only from me but from other wrestlers as well."
"People back home have lot of expectation not only from me but from other wrestlers as well."
20th July, 2012
India’s top wrestler upset over lack of physio
Sushil Kumar is upset that the Indian wrestling squad is without a dedicated physiotherapist.
Sushil Kumar is upset that the Indian wrestling squad is without a dedicated physiotherapist.
19th July, 2012
Ramazan fast ‘no problem’ for Arab sumo wrestler
“No problem. I only think of winning the remaining bouts. I'm confident,” Shaalan said.
“No problem. I only think of winning the remaining bouts. I'm confident,” Shaalan said.
4th April, 2012
The road to Mr. Pakistan
Dawn.com follows amateur body builder Stefan Andrew's 6-week journey and his transformation from a fitness enthusiast to a serious contender at the 2012 Mr Karachi competition.
Dawn.com follows amateur body builder Stefan Andrew's 6-week journey and his transformation from a fitness enthusiast to a serious contender at the 2012 Mr Karachi competition.
24th November, 2011
PML-N wants to revive wrestling
RAWALPINDI, Nov 23: The City District Government Rawalpindi has received directives from Punjab government to revive wrestling by providing facilities in educational institutions and Liaquat Bagh sports complex.
RAWALPINDI, Nov 23: The City District Government Rawalpindi has received directives from Punjab government to revive wrestling by providing facilities in educational institutions and Liaquat Bagh sports complex.
3rd October, 2011
Grappling for peace
The 7th Mission-e-Dosti International Indian Style wrestling event took place at Katra, Jammu on October 2, 2011. The event was organised as part of the…
The 7th Mission-e-Dosti International Indian Style wrestling event took place at Katra, Jammu on October 2, 2011. The event was organised as part of the…
15th September, 2011
2012 Olympics: Pakistan in deep slumber as India announces plans
LAHORE: While India is gearing up to show its presence in the 2012 Olympic Games, allocating an impressive Rs60.85 million to train 22 sportspersons of…
LAHORE: While India is gearing up to show its presence in the 2012 Olympic Games, allocating an impressive Rs60.85 million to train 22 sportspersons of…
7th July, 2011
Wrestling team confident of making CWC despite lack of funds
LAHORE: A seven-member Pakistan wrestling team will compete in Commonwealth Wrestling Championship scheduled to be held from August 5-7 in Melbourne. “As many as sixteen…
LAHORE: A seven-member Pakistan wrestling team will compete in Commonwealth Wrestling Championship scheduled to be held from August 5-7 in Melbourne. “As many as sixteen…
29th June, 2011
Sher-e-Punjab – the ultimate wrestler
The Sher-e-Punjab dangal was held on June 26, 2011 in Lahore. Held in the memory of wrestling greats Bholu Pehlwan and Gama Pehlwan, the event…
The Sher-e-Punjab dangal was held on June 26, 2011 in Lahore. Held in the memory of wrestling greats Bholu Pehlwan and Gama Pehlwan, the event…
23rd June, 2011
We like to “kushti”
The Kushti wrestlers fight during their daily training, in Lahore. Kushti, an Indo-Pakistan form of wrestling, is several thousand years old and is the national…
The Kushti wrestlers fight during their daily training, in Lahore. Kushti, an Indo-Pakistan form of wrestling, is several thousand years old and is the national…
21st May, 2011
Wrestler known as ‘Macho Man’ dies in car wreck
CLEARWATER: The professional wrestler known as Randy ”Macho Man” Savage has died in a car crash in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says in a…
CLEARWATER: The professional wrestler known as Randy ”Macho Man” Savage has died in a car crash in Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol says in a…
7th December, 2010
Wrestler Umar to receive Sportsman of the Year Award
LAHORE: The Minister for Sports, Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani will confer the Z.A Bhutto Sportsman of the Year Award on wrestler Muhammad Umar, today at…
LAHORE: The Minister for Sports, Mir Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani will confer the Z.A Bhutto Sportsman of the Year Award on wrestler Muhammad Umar, today at…
12th October, 2010
Inam gives Pakistan second wrestling title
NEW DELHI: Muhammad Inam of Pakistan won his team’s second Commonwealth Games wrestling title within an hour on Sunday — after the country had gone…
NEW DELHI: Muhammad Inam of Pakistan won his team’s second Commonwealth Games wrestling title within an hour on Sunday — after the country had gone…
12th October, 2010
Man who makes Mondka forget flood misery
MUZAFFARGARH: The two-room mud house of Azhar Husain, the wrestler who won a gold medal for Pakistan in the 2010 Common Wealth Games in New…
MUZAFFARGARH: The two-room mud house of Azhar Husain, the wrestler who won a gold medal for Pakistan in the 2010 Common Wealth Games in New…
