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…

Celebrating the Legacy of Manzoor Hussain ‘Bholu’ Pahalwan: A Pioneer of Pakistani Wrestling
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Celebrating the Legacy of Manzoor Hussain ‘Bholu’ Pahalwan: A Pioneer of Pakistani Wrestling

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…

Celebrating Mustafa Ali: A Trailblazer in Wrestling
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Celebrating Mustafa Ali: A Trailblazer in Wrestling

Mustafa Ali, born on March 28, 1986, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is an American wrestler of Pakistani origin who has made a significant impact on the sport. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Ali always had a passion for wrestling, saying, “I knew I wanted to be a wrestler ever since I was young.” Ali began his…