Celebrating the Bholu Brothers – Legends of Wrestling
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Celebrating the Bholu Brothers – Legends of Wrestling

The Bholu Brothers: Wrestling Titans of Pakistan The Bholu Brothers, a remarkable family of Pakistani wrestlers of Kashmiri origin, have left an indelible mark on the sport of wrestling. They hail from The Great Gama wrestling family, a lineage with a rich history dating back to 1850. The family’s influence in the sport spans several…

Honoring Zubair Aslam Jhara: An Unbeaten Legend in Pakistani Wrestling
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Honoring Zubair Aslam Jhara: An Unbeaten Legend in Pakistani Wrestling

Zubair Aslam, known to many as Jhara, was a prominent Pakistani wrestler who remained unbeaten during his short but impactful career. Born into a wrestling dynasty, he was the son of Aslam Pahalwan, Nasir Bholu’s younger brother. Jhara joined the renowned ‘Bholu Brothers’ as they neared the end of their professional wrestling careers. Possibly the…

Celebrating the Legacy of Goga Pehalwan
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Celebrating the Legacy of Goga Pehalwan

Goga Pehalwan: A Wrestling Champion 📅 Born: 1937 🏠 Birthplace: Amritsar 👨‍💼 Occupation: Wrestler 👤 Real Name: Moazzam Goga Pehalwan, born in 1937 in Amritsar, was a renowned Pakistani wrestler trained by the legendary Great Gama of India for 15 years. Known for his quick reflexes and agile fighting style, Goga’s favorite maneuvers included reverse…

Celebrating the Legacy of Imam Baksh Butt
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Celebrating the Legacy of Imam Baksh Butt

📅 Born: 1883 🕊 Died: 1977 (aged 93–94) 👨‍💼 Occupation: Wrestler 📏 Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) 👨‍👦 Children: Bholu Pahalwan, Aslam Pahalwan, Akram Pahalwan, Goga Pahalwan, Azam Pahalwan 👨‍👦‍👦 Relatives: Gama Pehlwan Imam Baksh Butt, a legendary wrestler from British India, was a master of Pehlwani and the esteemed brother of Ghulam…

Honoring Aslam Pahalwan: A Titan of Pakistani Wrestling

Aslam Pahalwan, born on January 14, 1927, in India, is a world-renowned figure in wrestling history. Trained under extreme conditions by Indian superman wrestler Hamida Pahalwan, Aslam, also known as Acha, was the adopted son and actual nephew of ‘The Great Gama.’ Under the guidance of ‘The Great Gama,’ Aslam quickly rose to prominence. He…

United in victory: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra Make History at the Paris Olympics!
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United in victory: Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra Make History at the Paris Olympics!

In a historic moment at the Paris Olympics, Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan clinched the gold medal in javelin throw, setting a new Olympic record. Neeraj Chopra of India followed closely, earning the silver medal. This remarkable achievement by both athletes is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and the support of their families. To…

Saluting Akram Pahalwan: A Wrestling Icon of Pakistan
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Saluting Akram Pahalwan: A Wrestling Icon of Pakistan

Akram Pahalwan, also known as Akki, was a specialist in earthen pit and boxing-style wrestling. Emerging in the late 1960s as part of the renowned ‘Bholu Brothers’ tag team, Akram quickly proved himself as one of Pakistan’s finest wrestlers. Starting his career as a teenager, Akram stood 6 feet tall and weighed close to 250…

ESP and GIKI Explore the Potential of University Sports Commercialization Partnership
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ESP and GIKI Explore the Potential of University Sports Commercialization Partnership

All New Gallery New Gallery New Gallery New Gallery Nowshera, August 8, 2024 – Elite Sports Pakistan (ESP) and Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (GIKI) have made strides in advancing the process of university sports commercialization project in its main campus at GIKI, Topi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In an exclusive meeting, key…

Remembering Nasir Bholu: The Last of the Bholu Brothers
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Remembering Nasir Bholu: The Last of the Bholu Brothers

Nasir Bholu, born in 1960, hails from the legendary Gama wrestling family and was the last remaining member of the famous ‘Bholu Brothers’ wrestling team. He was a dominant force in Pakistani wrestling during the 1980s. Nasir made a remarkable debut by defeating Yasir Ali from the United Arab Emirates and became the 1982 Asian…