ISLAMABAD – As many as nine Pakistani wrestlers have left for South Africa to participate in the Commonwealth Senior Wrestling Championships due to start tomorrow (Friday).
“All the wrestlers have departed for South Africa to take part in the championship,” said Muhammad Arshad Sattar, Secretary General, Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) on Thursday.
“The wrestlers include Muhammad Bilal (57kg), Abdul Wahab (61kg), Mudassir Hussain (65kg), Ghulam Gous (70kg), Abdul Rehman (74kg), Umair Ahmed (86kg), Muhammad Inam (92kg), Tayyab Raza (97kg) and Ahmed Shahzad Butt (125kg),” he said.
He said three officials are also accompanying the team comprising Muhammad Raiz (coach), Khalid Butt (referee) and Faiz-ul-Haq (manager).
“Besides Pakistan, wrestlers from 10 to 12 countries would participate in the mega event,” he said and added Pakistan wrestlers will play competitions on December 15 and 17.- Agencies
