Sports

Inam to start his CWG campaign as Wrestling event embarks on August 5

BIRMINGHAM: Inam Butt, the reigning gold medallist, will begin his Commonwealth Games 2022 campaign on August 5, when the wrestling competition gets underway.

The gold medalist of the previous edition Inam will be competing in the 86kg category and is one of the major medal hopes for the country.

Along with Inam, national wrestlers Inayat Ullah and Zaman Anwar will compete tomorrow in the 65kg and 125kg weight divisions, respectively.

While the wrestling competition, which starts on August 6, will include wrestlers Ali Asad, Mohammad Tahir Sharif, and Tayyab Raza competing in weight classes of 57 kg, 74 kg, and 97 kg, respectively.

It is pertinent to mention here that the Pakistan contingent has thus far claimed two medals in different sporting events. Weightlifter Muhammad Nooh Dastgir Butt claimed gold in the 109+kg category, while Judo player Shah Hussain Shah secured Bronze in 90kg.

READ: Shajar storms into the Men’s 200m semi-finals in CWG 2022

Recent Posts

Dortmund, Bayern runs put Leverkusen title in perspective: Xabi Alonso

The success of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich in Europe this season highlights how impressive…

1 hour ago

Bangladesh recall Shakib Al Hasan for last two Zimbabwe T20s

Bangladesh on Wednesday recalled all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the…

3 hours ago

Pakistan women’s team holds training session on third day

LEICESTER: Pakistan women’s team participated in the training session on the third day at Uptonsteel…

3 hours ago

Pakistan beat Canada to put one foot in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final

IPOH: Pakistan continued their dominant run as they defeated Canada 5-4, inching further closer to…

4 hours ago

Papua New Guinea announce squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2024

Papua New Guinea (PNG) announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World…

5 hours ago

Kylian Mbappe denied dream PSG farewell after Champions League exit

Kylian Mbappe will not get his dream farewell from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after their shock…

7 hours ago