Bashir Bhola Bhala wins the Rustam-e-Zaman dangal

Lahore: Veteran wrestler Bashir Bhola Bhala Pehlwan of Lahore wasted no time in flattening Arif Pehlwan of Bhakkar in the title fight of Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan Dangal here at Punjab Stadium on Saturday. It’s pertinent to mention here that Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan and Sher-e-Punjab Dangals were organized under the banner of Sports Board Punjab (SBP).

Former MPA and PML (N) leader Mohsin Latif was the chief guest on this occasion. He awarded the mace of Rustam-e-Zaman to Bashir Bhola Bhala Pehlwan. PML (N) UK leader Zubair Gul and Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab Ijaz Gul also witnessed the grand dangal competition. Several former wrestling champions and a large number of wrestling fans were also present on this occasion.

PML (N) leader Mohsin Latif talking to media appreciated the endeavors of Punjab govt and Sports Board Punjab for the revival of traditional wrestling in the province.

Director General Sports Punjab Usman Anwar congratulated Bashir Bhola Bhala Pehlwan and Omair Pehlwan for winning Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan and Sher-e-Punjab Dangals respectively. “It’s quite heartening to see Pakistan wrestlers showing their wrestling prowess in the Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan and Sher-e-Punjab Dangals. Several of these young pugilists will emerge as national and international champions in future,” he predicted.

Bashir Bhola Bhala Pehlwan, who is also a former Rustam-e-Pakistan, utilized his vast experience and won the title clash within two minutes. Arif Pehlwan, who is Rustam-e-Bhakkar, simply could not cope with ploys of veteran pugilist.

Newly-crowned Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan Dangal champion, in his media talk showered praise on Punjab govt and Sports Board Punjab for holding Rustam-e-Zaman Gama Pehlwan and Sher-e-Punjab Dangal competitions. “These contests will definitely be proved very handy for the future of wrestling in Pakistan.  There is no dearth of wrestling potential in the country. Our young pugilists require proper training and a major platform to express their talent and Sports Board Punjab, by holding dangals, is doing exactly the same,” he added.

The results of other bouts are as follow: Tari Pehlwan beat Mohsin Pehlwan, Achhu Pehlwan beat Malu Pehlwan, Qasim Gujjar Pehlwan beat Nomi Pehlwan, Nadir Pehlwan beat Arshad Pathan Pehlwan, Bablu Pehlwan beat Khurram Pehlwan, Noori Pehlwan beat Kamal Pehlwan, Waseem Pehlwan beat Umair Lassi Pehlwan, Achhi Pehlwan beat Jhalla Pehlwan, Heera Pehlwan beat Tayyab Pehlwan, Mama Mushtaq Pehlwan beat Waqas Pehlwan, Bilal Pehlwan beat Malu Pehlwan, Bala Pehlwan beat Umar Pehlwan, Umar Pehlwan beat Khoey Wala Pehlwan, Daulay Shah Pehlwan beat Amir Baloch Pehlwan, Chirri Pehlwan beat Rakha Pehlwan,  Danish Pehlwan beat Nomi Pehlwan, Naeem Gujjar Pehlwan beat Waseem Pehlwan,

Malu Pehlwan beat Jalal Pathan Pehlwan.