📅 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Muhammad Zubair Aslam, popularly known as Jhara Pahalwan, was a celebrated Pakistani wrestler who remained undefeated in his career. Born on 24 November 1960 in Lahore, Pakistan, Jhara became a national icon, earning titles such as Pride of Pakistan and Rustam-e-Pakistan. Jhara’s wrestling journey began at the young age of 16. Standing at 6 ft…
Pakistani squash sensation Huzaifa Shahid has clinched the Under-13 title at the Hong Kong Junior Squash Championship! 🎉 He defeated Hong Kong’s Wang Ho-kiu in the final with impressive scores of 11-6, 11-8, and 11-4. 🥇 This victory adds to Shahid’s incredible achievements this year, including his triumph at the Australian Junior Open and his…
Congratulations to Pakistan’s rising squash star, Nasir Iqbal, for making it to the finals of the Bega Open Squash tournament in Australia! 🏆🇵🇰 The 30-year-old demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, defeating Switzerland’s Robin Gadola 3-1 in the semi-finals. Nasir secured the win with scores of 6-11, 11-4, 2-11, and 3-11, showcasing his prowess on the…
Our talented athletes have made us proud by winning numerous medals at the ongoing Malaysian Open Taekwondo Championship in Kuala Lumpur! 🇵🇰 On the opening day of the two-day competition, Pakistani athletes delivered stellar performances, securing a total of two gold, three silver, and six bronze medals. Their remarkable skills and dedication have left a…
Manzoor Hussain, widely known as Bholu Pahalwan, was the first champion of newly born Pakistan and the eldest son of ‘Rustam-e-Hind’ Imam Bakhsh Pahalwan. Bholu’s impact on the sport of wrestling is immense, making him one of the best Pakistani wrestlers of his time. Before independence, Bholu made his mark by defeating notable wrestler Mangal…
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