LAHORE – Pakistan’s ace wrestler Zaman Anwar aka Jani Pehalwan clinched his first-ever Rustam-e-Pakistan title as he slammed Asif Mochi at the Punjab Stadium on Sunday.
Zaman, last year’s Commonwealth Games silver medallist, made his dream come true with his latest feat. No freestyle wrestler could pit the rival.
The title bout remained in progress for almost 30 minutes as no contestant able to pit other one, Zaman was however declared winner on points.
As Zaman was declared the winner, his aides lifted him on their shoulders to take a round of the stadium. Sharing his views, the new Rustam-e-Pakistan called Sunday’s contest a tough one, as he praised Asif for struggle.
Lahore never disappoints!!!
Huge crowd and amazing scenes during Rustam-e-Pakistan Dangal event at Punjab Football Stadium Lahore.
Pakistan’s leading wrestlers are competing for the premier traditional Desi Wrestling title of Pakistan. @WahabViki @Sports_BoardPB… pic.twitter.com/GvIoXXzU0U
— Syed Umair Hassan (@UmairhassanDgpr) May 7, 2023
Zaman Anwar, an employee of WAPDA, was awarded mace of much-hyped title and a cheque of Rs10 lac. The runner-up wrestler Asif Mochi was given a cheque of Rs 500,000 while a cheque of Rs 300,000 was awarded to 3rd position holder Shahzad PocharPehlwan.
