He defeated Turkish wrestler Rifat E. Gidak 5-4 factors within the combat for third place
Pakistani wrestler Muhammad Gulzar. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD GULZAR FACEBOOK PAGE
LAHORE:
Wrestler Muhammad Gulzar raised the Pakistani flag within the 97 kg class as he received the bronze medal on the Islamic Solidarity Video games in Riyadh on Friday.
Pakistan managed to win 5 medals in these video games with one gold by javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, one silver by javelin thrower Yasir Sultan, and three bronze medals by Faitma Zahra and Qudratullah and now wrestler Gulzar.
Muhammad Gulzar defeated the Afghan wrestler Iqbal Ahmed within the repechage spherical after which received the bronze medal by knocking out Turkish wrestler Rifat E. Gidak within the fall place with 5-4 factors.
After profitable the medal, Gulzar introduced that he would dedicate his medal to the Pakistan Military’s Operation ‘Banyan-e-Marsoos’.
He says that this victory is for the homeland, its defenders and martyrs.
The Pakistan Wrestling Federation organised a three-month intensive coaching camp in Gujranwala the place coach Inam Butt offered full steering.
“We discovered loads on this camp, and Allah Almighty rewarded us for our laborious work,” Pakistan Wrestling Federation President Arshad Sattar mentioned on the event.
“This victory is a supply of pleasure for the complete Pakistan. We’re additionally grateful to the Pakistan Sports activities Board and the Pakistan Olympic Affiliation for his or her full assist for this occasion. It was attainable with their cooperation.” Secretary Basic and Nationwide Coach Inam Butt congratulated Gulzar and his household and mentioned, “Gulzar’s success is the results of laborious work, dedication and wonderful coaching. This second is historic for Pakistan wrestling.
Pakistan additionally fielded Inayatullah, who missed out on 74 kg quarterfinals, when he misplaced to Bahrain’s Magomedrasul Asluev. Muhammad Abdullah additionally represented Pakistan within the 65 kg occasion,however he misplaced to Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov 10-0 within the spherical of 16.
